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OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
Review No. 13-9784
The Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics (the "Board"), by a vote of no less than four
members, on May 31, 2013, adopted the following report and ordered it to be transmitted to the
Committee on Ethics of the United States House of Representatives.
SUBJECT: Representative Peter Roskam
NATURE OF THE ALLEGED VIOLATION: In October 201 1 , Representative Peter Roskam
and his wife visited Taiwan on an officially connected trip. According to the travel disclosure
forms filed by Representative Roskam, the sponsor of the trip was the Chinese Culture
University, an educational institution founded in 1962, located in Taipei, Taiwan. However, the
trip appears to have been organized and conducted by the government of Taiwan, with little to no
involvement by the University.
If Representative Peter Roskam accepted payment of travel expenses for an officially connected
trip to Taiwan from an impermissible source, resulting in an impermissible gift, then he may
have violated federal law and House rules.
RECOMMENDATION: The OCE Board recommends that the Committee on Ethics farther
review the allegation, as there is substantial reason to believe that Representative Roskam
accepted payment of travel expenses for an officially connected trip to Taiwan from an
impermissible source, resulting in an impermissible gift, in violation of federal law and House
rules.
VOTES IN THE AFFIRMATIVE: 6
VOTES IN THE NEGATIVE:
ABSTENTIONS:
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR STAFF DESIGNATED TO PRESENT THIS REPORT TO
THE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Omar S. Ashmawy, Staff Director & Chief Counsel.
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CITATIONS TO LAW
Review No. 13-9784
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 3
A. Summary of Allegations 3
B. Jurisdictional Statement 3
C. Procedural History 4
D. Summary of Investigative Activity 4
H. REPRESENTATIVE ROSKAM MAY HAVE ACCEPTED PAYMENT OF TRAVEL
EXPENSES FOR AN OFFICIALLY CONNECTED TRIP TO TAIWAN FROM AN
IMPERMISSIBLE SOURCE, RESULTING IN AN IMPERMISSIBLE GIFT, IN
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND HOUSE RULES 5
A. Laws, Regulations, Rules, and Standards of Conduct 5
B. Representative Roskam Could Not Have Accepted Payment of Travel Expenses for His
Trip to Taiwan from Either the Government of Taiwan or the Chinese Culture
University 6
HI. CONCLUSION 18
TV. INFORMATION THE OCE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS 18
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OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CITATIONS TO LAW
Review No. 13-9784
On May 31, 2013, the Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics (the "Board") adopted the
following findings of fact and accompanying citations to laws, regulations, rules, and standards
of conduct (in italics).
The Board notes that these findings do not constitute a determination of whether or not a
violation actually occurred,
I. INTRODUCTION
1. In October 2011, Representative Peter Roskam and his wife visited Taiwan on an
officially connected trip.
2. According to the travel disclosure forms filed by Representative Roskam, the sponsor of
the trip was the Chinese Culture University, an educational institution founded in 1962,
located in Taipei, Taiwan.
3. However, the trip appears to have been organized and conducted by the government of
Taiwan, with little to no involvement by the University.
A. Summary of Allegations
4. Representative Peter Roskam may have violated federal law and House rules by
accepting payment of travel expenses for an officially connected trip to Taiwan from an
impermissible source, resulting in an impermissible gift.
5. The Board recommends that the Committee on Ethics further review the allegation, as
there is substantial reason to believe that Representative Roskam accepted payment of
travel expenses for an officially connected trip to Taiwan from an impermissible source,
resulting in an impermissible- gift, in violation of federal law and House rules.
B. Jurisdictional Statement
6. The allegations that were the subject of this review concern Representative Peter
Roskam, a Member of the United States House of Representatives from the 6th District
of Illinois. The Resolution the United States House of Representatives adopted creating
the Office of Congressional Ethics directs that, "[n]o review shall be undertaken... by the
board of any alleged violation that occurred before the date of adoption of this
resolution." 1 The House adopted this Resolution on March 11, 2008. Because the
1 H. Res 895, 110th Cong. §l(e) (2008) (as amended).
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conduct under review occurred after March 1 1 , 2008, review by the Board is in
accordance with the Resolution.
C. Procedural History
7. The OCE received a written request for a preliminary review in this matter signed by at
least two members of the Board on January 25, 2013. The preliminary review
commenced on January 26, 20 13. 2 The preliminary review was scheduled to end on
February 24, 2013.
8. At least three members of the Board voted to initiate a second-phase review in this matter
on February 22, 2013. The second-phase review commenced on February 25, 2013. 3
The second-phase review was scheduled to end on April 10, 2013.
9. The Board voted to extend the second-phase review by an additional period of fourteen
days on March 22, 2013. The additional period ended on April 24, 2013.
10. Pursuant to Rule 9(B) of the OCE Rules for the Conduct of Investigations, Representative
Roskam presented a statement to the Board on May 31, 2013.
1 1 . The Board voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ethics for further review and
adopted these fmdhigs on May 31, 2013.
12. The report and its findings in this matter were transmitted to the Committee- on Ethics on
June 13, 2013.
D. Summary of Investigative Activity
13. The OCE requested and received testimonial and, in some cases, documentary
information from the following sources:
(1) Representative Peter Roskam; and
(2) Representative Roskam' s Executive Assistant.
14. The Chinese Culture University declined to provide documentary or testimonial
information in response to a Request for Information and was determined to be a non-
cooperating witness. The University provided a statement in response to the Request for
Information, which is discussed below.
15. The OCE also requested documentary and testimonial evidence from the Taipei
Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States ("TECRO"). TECRO
declined to provide documents or to make officials available for interviews.
2 A preliminary review is "requested" in writing by members of the Board of the OCE. The request for a
preliminary review is "received" by the OCE on a date certain. According to the Resolution, the timeframe for
conducting a preliminary review is thirty days from the date of receipt of the Board's request.
3 According to the Resolution, the Board must vote on whether to conduct a second-phase review in a matter before
the expiration of the thirty- day preliminary review. If the Board votes for a second-phase, the second -phase begins
when the preliminary review ends. The second-phase review does not begin on the date of the Board vote.
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n. REPRESENTATIVE ROSKAM MAY HAVE ACCEPTED PAYMENT OF TRAVEL
EXPENSES FOR AN OFFICIALLY CONNECTED TRIP TO TAIWAN FROM AN
IMPERMISSIBLE SOURCE, RESULTING IN AN IMPERMISSIBLE GIFT, IN
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND HOUSE RULES
A. Laws, Regulations, Rales, and Standards of Conduct
16. United States Constitution, Article I, Section 9, Clause 8
"No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any
office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of
any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or
foreign state. "
17. Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
"Congress consents to the acceptance by a Federal employee of grants and other forms
of assistance provided by a foreign government to facilitate the participation of such
Federal employee in a cultural exchange... but the Congress does not consent to the
acceptance by any Federal employee of any portion of any such grant or other form of
assistance which provides assistance with respect to any expenses incurred by or for any
member of the family or household of such Federal employee.
18. House Rules
House Rule 23, clause 1 states that "fa] Member . . . of the House shall conduct himself
at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House. "
House Rule 23, clause 2 states that "faj Member . . . of the House shall adhere to the
spirit and the letter of the Rules of the House and to the rules of duly constituted
committees thereof. "
House Rule 23, clause 4 states that "fa] Member . . . of the House m.ay not accept gifts
except as provided by clause 5 of rule XXV. "
19. House Ethics Manual
"fTJhe Constitution prohibits federal government officials from accepting any gift from a
foreign government without the consent of Congress, and Congress has consented to the
acceptance of certain gifts from foreign governments - including travel in limited
circumstances - in two enactments: the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act ('FGDA') and
the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (MECEA '). A Member, officer, or
4 22 (J.S.C. § 2458a(a)(l), For purposes of this provision, "Federal employee" is defined to include Members of
Congress. See id. § 2458a{a){2).
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employee may accept travel expenses from a unit of foreign government only under one
of these two statutory grants of authority, " 5
"Under MECEA . . . the traveling Member or employee may not accept travel expenses
for a spouse or family member. "
"The rule requires that a private entity (or entities) that pays for officially-connected
travel will organize and conduct the trip, rather than merely pay for a trip that is in fact
organized and conducted by another entity. " 7
20. House Travel Guidelines and Regulations
"Expenses may only be accepted from an entity or entities that have a significant role in
organizing and conducting a trip, and that also have a clear and defined organizational
interest in the purpose of the trip or location being visited. Expenses may not be
accepted from a source that has merely donated monetary or in-kind support to the trip
but does not have a significant role in organizing or conducting the trip.
2 1 . Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Report on the Investigation into Officially
Connected Travel of House Members to Attend the Carib News Foundation Multi-
National Business Conference in 2007 and 2008
"To be permissible, a private source must both organize and conduct the trip, rather than
merely pay for a trip that is in fact organized and conducted by someone else. " 9
B. Representative Roskam Could Not Have Accepted Payment of Travel Expenses
for His Trip to Taiwan from Either the Government of Taiwan or the Chinese
Culture University
22. From October 15 to 22, 2011, Representative Peter Roskam and his wife visited Taiwan
on an officially connected trip. 10
23. According to the travel disclosure forms that Representative Roskam filed with the
Committee on Ethics, the sponsor of the trip was the Chinese Culture University, 1 1 an
educational institution founded in 1962, located in Taipei, Taiwan. 12
5 House Ethics Manual (2008) at 108 (citations omitted; emphasis in original).
6 Id. at 1 1 (citation omitted; emphasis in original).
7 Id. at 98.
3 Memorandum to All Members, Officers, and Employees from the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct,
"Travel Guidelines and Regulations," at 3 (Feb. 20, 2007).
9 Comm. on Standards of Official Conduct, In the Matter of the Investigation into Officially Connected Travel of
House Members to Attend the Carib News Foundation Multi-National Business Conference in 2007 and 2008, H,
Rep. 111-422, 111th Cong., 2d Sess., at 157 (2010) (citations omitted) ("Carib News Report").
10 See Rep. Peter Roskam 's Post-Travel Disclosure Forms, filed Nov. 2, 2011 ("Travel Disclosure Forms") (Exhibit
1 at 13-9784_0002-0020); Memorandum of Interview of Rep. Peter Roskam, April 18, 2013 ("Rep. Roskam MOT')
(Exhibit 2 at 13-9784_0022-0025).
1 1 Travel Disclosure Forms (Exhibit 1 at 13-9784_0002).
12 Chinese Culture University Educational Ideals and Charact eristics, http://www.pccu.edu.tw/intMndex-e.htm.
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24. While the Chinese Culture University was identified as the sole sponsor of
Representative Roskam's trip to Taiwan, information obtained by the OCE during the
course of its review hidicates that the trip was actually organized and conducted by the
government of Taiwan.
1. The government of Taiwan was not a permissible sponsor of Representative
Roskam 's trip to Taiwan, as the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
("MECEA ") did not apply to his trip
25. Representative Roskam had been invited to travel to Taiwan by TECRO officials
numerous times since he was elected to the House of Representatives.
26. TECRO is the government of Taiwan's principal representative in the United States,
serving as Taiwan's de facto embassy. 1
27. The invitation for the trip that is the subject of this referral came from TECRO in May
201 1, when TECRO official Gordon Yang sent an email to Representative Roskam's
Executive Assistant, inviting Representative Roskam and other Members of Congress "to
join the congressional delegation to visit Taiwan," as authorized by MECEA, in June or
July 2011. 15
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u Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 13-9784 0022); Memorandum of Interview of Executive Assistant, Office of
Rep. Peter Roskam, April 12, 2013 ("Executive Assistant MOI") (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784JW28).
14 About TECRO, http://www.taiwanembassy.org/us.
15 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0028); email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive
Assistant, e£a/,,May 13, 2011 (Exhibit 4 at 13-9784 0033),
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28. Representative Roskam could not recall when he first learned about this invitation to
travel to Taiwan, or any specific conversation about the invitation. 16 He said that he
likely was told that he had received an invitation to travel to Taiwan and given a
proposed itinerary. 17
29. Representative Roskam did not recall any discussion about the sponsor of the proposed
trip. 18 He told the OCE that he "has come to understand that there were two proposed
sponsors" for his trip to Taiwan, whom he identified as the government of Taiwan and
the Chinese Culture University. 19 He did not recall any specific conversations about the
distinction between the two sponsors. 20 He did not recall any discussion about whether
the proposed hip would be planned under MECEA or privately sponsored. 21
30. Representative Roskam said that he did not have a sense of who was paying for the trip,
and did not recall if that issue was discussed. 22 Rather, he said that his office relied on
Ethics Committee approval of the trip. 23
3 1 . Representative Roskam ulthnately decided to travel to Taiwan with his wife, but he could
not recall when this decision was made. 24
32. As indicated in the invitation email from Mr. Yang, the Taiwan trip was initially to be
organized and paid for by the government of Taiwan under MECEA. 25
33. Representative Roskam's Executive Assistant said that, at some point after receiving the
invitation from TECRO, Representative Roskam told him that he wanted to take his wife
with him on the trip to Taiwan. 26 This prompted the Executive Assistant to have a
conversation with Mr. Yang. 27 He could not recall when this conversation took place. 28
34. According to the Executive Assistant, as a result of this conversation with Mr. Yang, it
was determined that Representative Roskam's trip would not be conducted under
MECEA, but would be privately sponsored instead 29
35. The Executive Assistant believes he would have discussed with Mr. Yang the need for a
private sponsor for the trip, but he did not recall if he knew who the private sponsor was
at the time of this conversation. 30
16 Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 13-9784_0022-0023).
11 Id. at 13-9784 0023.
13 Id.
]9 Id.
20 Id.
21 Id.
22 Id. at 13-9784 0024.
2% Id.
M Id. at 13-9784 JJ023.
25 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, et as/,, May 13, 2011 {Exhibit 4 at 13-
9784J1033).
26 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0028).
21 Id.
21 Id.
2<) Id.
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36. Because Representative Roskam's wife traveled with him to Taiwan, the trip could not
have been conducted under MECEA. Representative Roskam therefore could not have
accepted payment of travel expenses from the government of Taiwan. 31
2. Because Representative Roskam 's trip to Taiwan was organized and conducted by
the government of Taiwan, not the Chinese Culture University, the University was
not a permissible sponsor of the trip
37. Representative Roskam, through his Executive Assistant, formally accepted TECRO's
invitation to travel to Taiwan on June 7, 201 1 , 32 At the time, the trip was scheduled for
July 201I. 33
38. According to Representative Roskam, the purpose of the trip was to learn more about the
relationship between the United States and Taiwan. 34
39. Representative Roskam said that his congressional staff, primarily his Executive
Assistant, was involved in planning the trip. 35 He did not recall any specific discussions
about the trip, but did recall some general discussion of the proposed itinerary, mostly
about the timing of the trip and his interest in seeing his daughter while in Taiwan. 36
40. Representative Roskam told the OCE that he assumed that his staff was working with the
House Ethics Committee and "those submitting the invitation" while planning the trip. 37
When asked who he meant by "those submitting the invitation," Representative Roskam
said that was the Chinese Culture University and the government of Taiwan. 38
41. Representative Roskam said that he had a "high level of confidence" that his staff was
regularly checking with the House Ethics Committee while planning the trip. 39
42. On June 7, 201 1 , Mr. Yang sent a tentative itinerary to Representative Roskam's
Executive Assistant. 40 Mr. Yang advised the Executive Assistant that he "will work with
M Id. at 13-9784JW28-0029.
31 Representative Roskam could have accepted travel expenses from the government of Taiwan only under one of
two grants of authority: the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act ("FGDA") or the Mutual Educational and Cultural
Exchange Act ("MECEA"). See House Ethics Manual at 108. Under the FGDA, travel paid for by a foreign
government must take place totally outside the United States; because Representative Roskam's trip to Taiwan
originated in the United States, the FGDA would not apply. Id. at 109.
32 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, June 7, 201 1 {Exhibit 5 at 13-9784_0036);
Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784 J1029).
33 See Tentative Program for the Visit of U.S. Congressional Members Delegation to the Republic of China
(Taiwan), July 17-23, 201 1 (Exhibit 5 at 13-9784_0038).
34 Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 13-9784_0023).
35 M at 13-9784J)022.
35 Id. at 13-9784_0023.
11 Id. at 13-9784 0024.
38 Id.
V} Id. at 13-9784J)023.
40 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep, Roskam's Executive Assistant, June 7, 201 1 (Exhibit 5 at 13-9784 J)036-0041).
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Taipei and get all the paperwork for you asap.... Please let me know if Mr. and Mrs.
Roskam want to add or take out any event...." 41
43. The Executive Assistant did not know to whom Mr. Yang was referring when speaking
of "Taipei," nor did he recall focusing on that reference. 42
44. Representative Roskam' s Executive Assistant first learned that the Chinese Culture
University would be the private sponsor of Representative Roskam's trip to Taiwan when
he read that in the tentative itinerary sent to him by Mr. Yang. 43
Tuesday. July 19.2011
09:30 Biiafing by the American Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office
(AIT/T) (de facto US Embassy in Taiwan)
J 1 :(W Call on Dr. Shin-yuan LAI, Chairwoman, Mainland Affairs
Council (MAC), Executive Yuan (Hie Cabinet)
12:30 Lunch with faculties and students of the Chinese Culture
University (CCU) (Host of the trip)
14:00 Visit Campus of CCU
45. The Executive Assistant said that he did not know who prepared the tentative itinerary
44
46. At the time he received the tentative itinerary, the Executive Assistant was not familiar
with the Chinese Culture University. 45 He did not have any conversations with Mr. Yang
about who the Chinese Culture University was. 46
47. While the Chinese Culture University was identified as the private sponsor of
Representative Roskam's trip, the travel arrangements and itinerary continued to be
organized and planned by Taiwanese government officials.
48. On June 15, 201 1, Mr. Yang emailed the Executive Assistant that he had "all the
documnets [sic] for you to file to the ethics committee." 47 He later emailed that he "will
bring the invitation and private sponsor certification form signed by the Chinese Culture
University" to the Executive Assistant's office. 48
49. The Executive Assistant told the OCE that, while he understood at this time that the
Chinese Culture University was the private sponsor of Representative Roskam's trip,
41 Id. at 13-9784 J3036.
42 Executive Assistant MOT {Exhibit 3 at 1 3-9784_0029).
43 Executive Assistant MOI {Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0028); Tentative Program for the Visit of U.S. Congressional
Members Delegation to the Republic of China {Taiwan), July 17-23,2011 (Exhibit 5 at 13-9784 0038).
44 Executive Assistant MOI {Exhibit 2 at 1 3-9784 J)029).
45 Mat 13-9784 0028.
46 Id.
47 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep, Roskam's Executive Assistant, June 15,2011 {Exhibit 6 at 1 3-9784 J)043).
48 Id.
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neither he nor anyone in Ms office had had any contact with the University. 49 He did not
discuss the private sponsor certification form with anyone from the University. 50
50. On July 1 1, 201 1, Representative Roskam, his wife, and tire Executive Assistant had a
"pre-trip lunch" with the TECRO Representative in the United States, during which they
discussed the Roskams' coming trip to Taiwan. 51
5 1 . Around this same time, changes in the congressional schedule necessitated a change in
travel dates for Representative Roskam. 52 On July 20, 201 1, the Executive Assistant
emailed Mr. Yang with new travel dates of September 24 to 30, 201 1 , 53
52. The Executive Assistant told the OCE mat he did not discuss scheduling with anyone
from the Chinese Culture University. 54
53 . TECRO officials were responsible for making the logistical arrangements for
Representative Roskam's trip. For example, on June 6, 2011, the Executive Assistant
had asked Mr. Yang if the proposed date of departure could be moved by one day. 55 Mr.
Yang responded that he would "change flights booking at once." 56
54. On July 28, 201 1, Mr. Yang emailed the Executive Assistant to inform him that he had
"book[ed] the flight from San Francisco to Taipei in early morning (around 1 am) on
September 24111. That means that Mr. and Mrs. Roskam need to flight [sic] out from DC
or Chicago to San Francisco in the evening of the 23rd. Do you think if it would work
for their schedule? Let me know." 57
55. Mr. Yang was also included in emails from China Airlines to the Executive Assistant
regarding the flight arrangements for Representative Roskam and his wife. 5S
- 56. The Executive Assistant told the OCE that the only person he spoke with regarding the
logistics for Representative Roskam's trip was Mr. Yang. 59
w Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0029).
50 Id.
51 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, June 9, 201 1 (Exhibit 6 at 13-9784_0043); email
from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, July 1 1, 201 1 (Exhibit 7 at 13-97864_0052). Rep.
Roskam's Executive Assistant also recalled a pre-trip briefing held at the TECRO offices in Washington, DC, with
the TECRO ambassador and other TECRO officials, attended by the Executive Assistant, Rep. Roskam, his wife,
and his daughter, who was interning at TECRO at the time. See Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-
9784_0029). Rep. Roskam did not recall apre-trip briefing at TECRO. See Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 13-
9784_0024). It is unclear whether such a pre-trip briefing occurred.
H Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, July 8, 201 1 (Exhibit 8 at 13-9784_0054).
53 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, July 20, 201 1 (Exhibit 7 at 13-9784_0052).
54 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0029).
55 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, June 6, 2011 (Exhibit 9 at 1 3-9784 J)057).
56 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, June 6, 201 1 (Exhibit 9 at 13_9784J)057).
"Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, July 28, 2011 (Exhibit 10 at 13-9784_0060).
38 See email from Ken Chong to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, copied to Gordon Yang, Sept. 27, 2011
(Exhibit 11 at 1 3-9784_0063); email from Ken Chong to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant and Gordon Yang,
Oct. 11, 2011 (Exhibit 12 at 13-9784 0066); see alio email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive
Assistant, Oct. 12, 201 1 (Exhibit 13 at 13-9784_0069) ("I've also seen that Ken [Chong of China Airlines] has
already sent the E-tickets to you.") .
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57. On August 3, 2011, Mr. Yang emailed an updated tentative itinerary, with travel
scheduled for September 23 to 30, 2011, to the Executive Assistant, asking him to "[l]et
me know if there's any question on your end." 60
5 8 . On August 4, 20 1 1 , the Executive Assistant emailed Mr. Yang to request another change
in travel dates to avoid the potential for conflicts with congressional business. 61 Mr.
Yang responded the next day, telling the Executive Assistant, "For now, I will contact
travel agent to book flights for the new dates and give Taipei a heads-up that the
Congressman might change the dates of his visit." 62
59. When the Executive Assistant emailed Mr. Yang on August 22, 2011, to confirm the new
dates for the trip, Mr. Yang responded, "I'm now in Taiwan and have told our guys here
about the change of dates. They understand Mr. Roskam's concern and would change
everything based on the new dates October 15-21. I will get back to you with the new
ethics form from the sponsor sometime next week." 63
60. The Executive Assistant told the OCE that he did not know to whom Mr. Yang was
referring when he spoke of "our guys." 64
61. On August 26, 2011, Mr. Yang emailed another updated tentative itinerary, with new
travel dates of October 15 to 22, 2011, to the Executive Assistant. 65
,62. On September 2, 201 1, Mr. Yang emailed the Executive Assistant to let him know that he
"got the new ethics form from the Chinese Culture University. 1 plan to stop by your
office on Tuesday to deliver it to you...." 66 The invitation letter from the Chinese Culture
University to Representative Roskam included in Representative Roskam's travel filings
is dated September 2, 201 1. 67
63. The Executive Assistant said that, on or around September 15, 201 1, Representative
Roskam asked him to get in contact with the people organizing the Taiwan trip to arrange
time for him to visit his daughter while he was in Taiwan. 68
64. On September 15, 201 1, Representative Roskam's Executive Assistant emailed Mr. Yang
to request that TECRO arrange for Representative Roskam to watch his daughter teach
5J Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0029),
60 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Aug. 3, 2011 (Exhibit 14 at 1 3-9784 J)072).
61 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, Aug. 4, 2011 (Exhibit 15 at 13-9784_0079-
0080).
62 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Aug, 5, 2011 (Exhibit 15 at 13-9784_0079).
63 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Aug. 22, 2011 (Exhibit 15 at 1 3-9784_0078).
64 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0029).
65 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Aug. 26,2011 (Exhibit 15 at 13-9784_0078).
66 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Sept. 2, 2011 (Exhibit 16 at 13-9784 0086).
67 Letter from Wannyih Wu, President, Chinese Culture University, to Rep. Peter Roskam, Sept. 2. 2011 (Exhibit 1
at 13-9784 JXU1).
6S Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0030).
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class and have dinner with his daughter's host family in Taiwan. 69 Mr. Yang responded
that TECRO could make arrangements for both requests. 70
65. On September 27, 2011, the Executive Assistant emailed Mr. Yang concerning "[a]
couple more things for the trip," including a request from Representative Roskam that his
daughter join him for some of his meetings in Taipei. 71 When Mr. Yang suggested that
"[t]he host may be able to cover her cost as well," 72 the Executive Assistant told him that
he had "talked to someone in the ethics office this morning and confirmed
[Representative Roskam] has to pay the costs associated with her being there. The
Congressman is fine widi that so no need to inquire on that." 73
66. On October 7, 2011, Mr. Yang emailed the Executive Assistant an updated itinerary and
accompanying travel memo. 7 The Executive Assistant did not know who prepared
either the itinerary or the memo. 75
67. The October 7, 20 1 1 version of the itinerary identified the Chinese Culture University as
the host of the trip. 76 The accompanying travel memo also identified (lie Chinese Culture
University as the host of the trip. 77
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single meeting to "[c]all on" the president of the University.
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University (CCU) (Host of the trip)
69
Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, Sept. 15, 2011 (Exhibit 17 at 13-9784_0091-
0092).
70 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Sept. 15, 2011 (Exhibit 17 at 1 3-9784 J)091).
71 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, Sept. 27, 2011 (Exhibit 18 at 13-9784_0095-
0096).
72 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Sept. 27, 2011 (Exhibit 18 at 13-9784_0094-
0095).
73 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, Sept. 27, 201 1 (Exhibit 18 at 13-9784_0094).
74 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep, Roskam's Executive Assistant, Oct, 7, 2011 (Exhibit 19 at 13-9784JH01-
0108).
75 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0030).
76 Tentative Program for the Visit of U.S. Representative Peter Roskam and Mrs. Roskam to the Republic of China
(Taiwan) October 15-22, 2011 (Exhibit 19 at 13-9784_0102-0103).
7 Memo; The Visit of the U.S. Representative Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Mrs. Roskam to the Republic of China
(Taiwan) (October 15-22, 2011) (Exhibit 19 at 1 3-9784 J)l 06).
78 Tentative Program for the Visit of U.S. Representative Peter Roskam and Mrs. Roskam to the Republic of China
(Taiwan) October 15-22, 2011 (Exhibit 19 at 13-9784_0 102-0 103).
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69. The Taiwan government had a significant role during Representative Roskam's trip. Just
prior to the trip, Mr. Yang emailed the Executive Assistant to let him know that Frank
Lee, Director of TECRO's Congressional Liaison Division, would meet Representative
Roskam and his wife in Taiwan and escort them in the last few days of their trip. 79
70. Mr. Yang also informed the Executive Assistant that his "colleague in Taipei's home
office.. .will meet the Roskams on Sunday evening at the arrival gate in Taiwan airport,
and he will escort them for the first two days' program in Taipei while Frank [Lee] will
also join them for some official meetings." 80
71. Representative Roskam recalled that Mr. Lee escorted him for some part of his trip. 81 He
said that there were "many people" who escorted him during the trip, but he did not recall
whether any of them were from the Chinese Culture University. 82
72. While in Taiwan, Representative Roskam had a number of meetings with members of die
Taiwan government scheduled, including the President of Taiwan, the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Economic Affairs, and the Speaker of the Taiwan
Parliament. 83 He did not know who set up his meetings in Taiwan. 84
73 . Representative Roskam recalled no interaction with the Chinese Culture University prior
to his trip, other than receiving an invitation letter from the University president from a
TECRO official. 85
74. Representative Roskam's interaction with the Chinese Culture University during his trip
was limited to one three-hour visit during which he met with the president of the
University, toured the University campus, and toured an art museum on the campus. 86
75. Representative Roskam recalled no other contacts with the University dining the trip, 87
76. When Representative Roskam returned from the trip, he had no further contact with the
Chinese Culture University. 88
77. After the trip, on October 25, 201 1, the Executive Assistant emailed Mr. Yang, "[W]hen
do you think you all will have the final ethics forms done?" 89 Mr. Yang responded, "I
will get you the detailed information to fill out the post- travel efliics form."
79 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep, Roskam's Executive Assistant, Oct. 12, 2011 (Exhibit 13 at 1 3-97 84 069).
80 Id.
81 Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 13-9784_0025).
82 Id.
8J Program for the Visit of U.S. Representative Peter Roskam and Mrs. Roskam to the Republic of China (Taiwan),
October 15-22, 2011 (Exhibit 1 at 13-9784_0004-0005).
84 Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 1 3-9784 J)025).
as Matl3-9784_0024.
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89 Email from Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant to Gordon Yang, Oct. 25, 201 1 (Exhibit 20 at 13-9784_01 1.0-
0111).
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78. On November 2, 2011, Representative Roskam's post-travel disclosure forms were filed
with the Legislative Resource Center. 91 His Executive Assistant prepared the forms, and
Representative Roskam signed them. 92 According to the disclosure forms, the sponsor of
the trip paid $25,652.80 in travel expenses for Representative Roskam and his wife. 93
79. As noted above, TECRO declined to provide documentary or testimonial evidence in
response to the OCE's Request for Information.
80. As noted above, the Chinese Culture University declined to provide documentary or
testimonial evidence in response to the OCE's Request for Information.
81. While the Chinese Culture University declined to cooperate with the OCE's review, it did
provide the OCE with a letter in response to the OCE's Request for Information, in which
it stated: "[W]e do regularly sponsor important leaders from the United States to visit
Taiwan such as Representative Roskam's trip hi 201 1, which we believe is in accordance
with U.S. House ethics rules related to private sponsorship." 94
82. The University further stated that, "[i]n view of Mr. Roskam's important status as a
member of U.S. Congress and the lack of staff of this university stationed in the United
States, the program for Representative Roskam's visit to Taiwan was coordinated through
the kind assistance of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Taipei Economic and
Cultural Representative Office in the United States." 95
83. The Board notes that the majority of the communications between Representative
Roskam's staff and TECRO officials during the planning of this trip appear to have
occurred by electronic message, a communications medium that would not have been
affected by the absence of staff stationed in the United States.
3. Ethics Committee approval of Representative Roskam 's trip
84. According to the Executive Assistant, on or around September 27, 201 1, a staff member
from the House Ethics Committee contacted him about a "problem" with the Taiwan trip
schedule. 96 The Executive Assistant could not recall what the "problem" was. 97
85. The Executive Assistant did not recall what the Ethics Committee staff member asked
him, nor did he recall what information he provided to the staff member. 98
90 Email from Gordon Yang to Rep. Roskam's Executive Assistant, Oct. 26, 2011 (Exhibit 20 at 13-9784_01 10).
91 Travel Disclosure Forms (Exhibit 1 at 13 -97 8 4 J) 002).
92 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784JW31); Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 1 3-9784 J)025).
91 Travel Disclosure Forms (Exhibit 1 at 13-9784^0003).
94 Letter from Chiungli Kuo, Director of PR Office, Chinese Culture University, to OCE Staff Director and Chief
Counsel, Feb. 19, 2013 (Exhibit 21 at 13-9784 01 13). A review of Gift and Travel Filings available on the website
of the Clerk of the House of Representatives indicates that the Chinese Culture University sponsored only three
congressional trips since November 2010. See http://clerk.house.gov/public_disc/giftTravel.aspx.
95 Id.
96 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784 0030).
91 Id.
9% Id.
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86. The Executive Assistant did not recall discussing the Chinese Culture University with the
Ethics Committee staff member."
87. The Executive Assistant believes that he did not have the information the Ethics
Committee staff member was seeking, so he referred her to Mr. Yang. He told the
staff member that Mr. Yang was the person with whom he had been working in planning
the Taiwan trip. 101 He then emailed the staff member Mr. Yang's contact information. 1
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88. The Executive Assistant said he gave Mr. Yang a "heads up" that the Ethics Committee
staff member would be calling him. He did not recall any follow-up conversations
with Mr. Yang about what die Ethics Committee staff member had wanted,
104
89. The Executive Assistant did not believe he had any further conversations with the Ethics
Committee staff member after referring her to Mr. Yang. 105
90. Representative Roskam told the OCE that he did not remember the circumstances
surrounding the question from the Ethics Committee or any conversations with his
Executive Assistant about this matter. 106 He said that he had given his Executive
107
Assistant broad authority to work with the Ethics Committee.
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m Id.
m Id.
102 Email from Rep, Roskam's Executive Assistant to Ethics Committee Staff Member, Sept. 27, 2011 (Exhibit 22 at
13-9784 01 15).
1(13 Executive Assists MOT (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784 0030).
m Id.
105 Id.
1M Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 13-9784 0024).
107 Id.
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91 . Representative Roskam said that his only conversation with the Executive Assistant
about the Ethics Committee's review of the trip was when the Executive Assistant
informed him that the Ethics Committee had approved the trip. 108
92. The Committee on Ethics approved Representative Roskam's trip by letter dated
September 30, 2011. 109
93. In order to assess Representative Roskam's claim that his trip was properly authorized by
the Ethics Committee, the OCE sought additional information regarding the Committee's
approval process. At the request of the OCE, Representative Roskam provided a letter
authorizing Ethics Committee staff to discuss with the OCE all matters concerning his
trip to Taiwan. 110 On April 3, 2013, the OCE contacted the Committee to request
additional information regarding the approval process. The OCE was unable to obtain
this information and therefore unable to assess Representative Roskam's claim.
94. The Board finds that Representative Roskam knew, or should have known, that the
government of Taiwan was organizing and conducting his trip to Taiwan. Representative
Roskam had no interaction with the Chinese Culture University prior to his trip. 111 His
contacts with the University were limited to a single three-hour visit during the trip. 112
He had no further contact with the University following Ms trip. 113 Representative
Roskam's Executive Assistant never had any interactions with the University. 114 Rather,
Representative Roskam's staff worked closely with TECRO officials on Representative
Roskam's travel arrangements and trip itinerary. 115
103 Id.
m Letter to Rep, Peter Roskam from the Chairman and Ranking Member, House Committee on Ethics, Sept, 30,
2011 (Exhibit 1 at 1 3-9784J)020). Representative Roskam, through his attorneys, maintains that the Committee on
Ethics, as a result of the Executive Assistant's comniuuicati oris with Committee staff, was aware of the role that the
government of Taiwan had in planning Representative Roskam's trip, and proceeded to approve the trip with
knowledge of the Taiwan government's role. Representative Roskam maintains that he therefore appropriately
relied on Ethics Committee approval when he accepted payment of travel expenses for this trip,
110 Letter from Rep. Peter Roskam to the Chairman and Ranking Member, House Committee on Ethics, March 8,
2013 (Exhibit 23 at 13-9784_0117).
1 1 1 Rep. Roskam MOI (Exhibit 2 at 1 3-9784 0024).
112 Id. at 13-9784 0025.
m Id.
1 14 Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 13-9784_0028).
115 See, e.g., Executive Assistant MOI (Exhibit 3 at 1 3-9784 JJ028-0030). The Committee on Ethics has determined
that Members may be held responsible for the knowledge of their staff. In one recent matter, the Committee
explained:
[B]ased on the Standards Committee's longstanding precedent regarding the responsibilities
Members have for the conduct and actions of their staff, the Subcommittee finds that it would not
well serve the House as an institution to allow its Members to escape responsibility by delegating
authority to their staff to take actions and hide behind their lack of knowledge of the facts
surrounding those actions. Members choose their own staff and should expect their staff to
provide them with all the information necessary to carry out their responsibilities, as well as to
stay within the boundaries established by law, regulations, and standards of conduct. Many times
Members act through (he actions of their staff and, therefore, should be held liable for those
actions in certain circumstances.
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95. The government of Taiwan could not have paid for Representative Roskam's travel
expenses under MECEA because Representative Roskam's spouse traveled with him on
the trip to Taiwan. The Chinese Culture University could not have paid for
Representative Roskam's travel expenses as a private sponsor of the trip because the
University did not organize or conduct Representative Roskam's trip to Taiwan.
96. The Board therefore finds that there is substantial reason to believe that Representative
Roskam accepted payment of travel expenses for an officially connected trip to Taiwan
from an impermissible source, resulting in an impermissible gift, in violation of federal
law and House rules,
III. CONCLUSION
97. The OCE Board recommends that the Committee on Ethics further review the allegation,
as there is substantial reason to believe that Representative Roskam accepted payment of
travel expenses for an officially connected trip to Taiwan from an impermissible source,
resulting in an impermissible gift, in violation of federal law and House rules.
IV. INFORMATION THE OCE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS
98. The OCE was unable to obtain information from the Chinese Culture University or the
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Neither entity
provided documents to the OCE in response to Requests for Information, and neither
agreed to interviews by OCE staff.
Cavib News Report at 192-93. The Committee went on to impute to the Member the knowledge of his staff to find
that the Member knowingly accepted an impermissible gift of travel. Id.
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EXHIBIT 1
13-9784_0001
X
U.S. House of Representatives 28H NOV -2 Pfl 3; [5
112"' Congress 0f
MEMBER / OFFICER
POST-TRAVEL DISCLOSURE FORM
This form is for disclosing the receipt of travel expenses from a private source for meetings, speaking engagemmtSj
fact-finding taps or similar events in connection with official duties. You need trot .disclose government-funded or
political travel on this form, or travel that is unrelated to official duties. This form does not eliminate, -the need to
report all privately-funded travel on the Member or officer's annual Financial Disclosure. Statement, In accordance
with clause 5 of House Rule 25, complete litis form and file it with the Ork of the House of Representatives, B-106
Camion House Office Building, within 15 days after travel is completed. The Clerk is to make these forms available
to the public as soon as possible after they are received. Obtain the dollar amounts from the sponsor, (f exact dollar
amounts are -unavailable, provide a good faith estimate,
Name of Member, or Officer (print or type): ROSk aiTt
Name of Accompanying Family Memberfif any): Elizabeth RoskaiTl
Relai
alationahip to. 'Member/Officer; Hspoiise Qchiid _ Other (specify):
strirn:
N/A
Date of Departure and Date of Return: Octobe r 15 - 22, 2011
Dates at personal expense:
, Chicago, IL USA - Taipei, Taiwan - Chicago, !L USA
Itinerary (citiss of departure — desti iiiUion -return); _ . „ _ , ,
sponao^cwhopaidtbrthetrip): Chinese Culture University
, Sae attached final itinerary
Describe meetings and events- attended (attach additional pages it necessary): , „ , _
Attached to this form are EACH of the following {signify "yes'" for vxh item by checking the
corresponding box):
L Hjtte Private Sponsor Travel Certification Form completed by trip sponsor, deluding ail
^ ^ttsclraients;
2. ST the Privately-Sponsored Travel Approval Form completed by the Member or officer; and
3, Sfthe Committee on Ethics letter approving my participation on this trip,
I represent that I participated in each of the activities reflected in the sponsor's agenda (signify "yes" by
chucking boxy. FZ)
If not, explain: „ „_
n
13-9784 0002
TRIP EXPENSES:
j
i
Total Transportation
Expenses
Total Lodging Expenses
Total Meal Expenses
_ _
! For Member or
j Officer:
$1 1 ,236,40
S1 080,00
$1050
_ „ . _ ....
! for accompanying
$11,236.40
N/A (included above)
$1050
1 * — - —
Other Expenses j Specific Nature of Expenses
(dollar amount) j (e,g. s taxi, parking, registration fee, etc,)
j For Member or
\ Officer:
N/A j
j For accompanying
: family member:
N/A |
I certify that the irifonnation contained in this form is true, complete, and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I. have determined that all of the expenses listed'above were necessary and that the travel was
in connection with my duties as a Member or Officer of the'U-S. House of Representatives and would trot
:create-th& appearance that. I am using public office for private gain,
SIGNATURE OF MEMBER OK, OFFICER: ' "''SI*
Ymkniim ttZM! by Committee oitSiians
2
13-9784.0003
Program far the Visit of
U,S, Representative Peter Moskam and Mrs. JRoskam
to the Republic of China (Taiwan)
October 75 »22, 2011
Saturday. October 15, 2011
Momsng Leave Washington, DC or Chicago for Los Angeles via
domestic flight (to be arranged with China Airlines)
Noon Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
15:13 Depart Los Angeles via CLG05
Sunday , Sunday 16, 2011
2.0:10 Arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Pfoceed to the Hotel
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
41 , Chung Shan RRd, Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2523.-^H
Fax: 8S6-2-2523-2828
Monday, October 17, 2011
08:00 - Call on Hon. Den-Yin WU, Premier, Executive Yuan (the
08:30 Cabinet)
09:00 Attend Opening Ceremony of "Taiwan -U.S.-Japan
Trilateral Conference : Security Dialogue"
09:30 ~» Attend the I s1 panel discussion of "Trilateral Partnership
10:45 among Taiwan, U.S. and Japan: Congressional Views"
1 1:30 Call on Hon. Timothy C. T. YANG, Minister, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
12:30 Luncheon hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Lyushim SHEN, Deputy
Minister, MOFA
1.6:00 Call on Dr.- Wan-Yi WU, President, Chinese Culture
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University (CCU) (Bast of the trip)
19:0.0 Dinner hosted by Foreign Minister YANG for the
distinguished guests of "Taiwan-U.S. Japan Trilateral
Conference-: Security Dialogue"
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
09:3.0 Call on Hon, Yen-ahlang SHIH, Minister, Ministry of.
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
10:45 Audience with II.E. Yitlg-jeou MA, President of the
11:15 Republic of China (Taiwan)
1 1:30 Call on Hon. Jin-Ping WANG, Speaker of the Legislative
Yuan (the Parliament)
12:15 Luncheon hosted by Speaker Wang
15:00 Briefing. by Mr, William Stanton, Director, American
Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office (AIT/T) (de facto U.S.
Embassy in Taiwan)
17:00 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the
world's 2nd tallest building and the tallest green building)
18:00 Dinner at leisure at Taipei 101
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
09:00 Visit National Palace Museum (the world's largest collection
of ancient Chinese art and treasure)
1 1:30 Lunch at leisure
13:30 Depart for Taichung via Taiwan High Speed Rail (bullet
train) 1159
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14:19 Arrive in Taiehung (the 3 r largest city in Taiwan, located in
central Taiwan)
15:00 Visit Chen Shan Mei American School, Tsaoton Township,
Nantou Comity
16:30 Call on Dr. and Mrs. Chla-Chung CHEN
18:00 Dinner at leisure
20:00 Depart for Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
'21:30 Arrive at Sun Moon Lake
RON Fleiir de Chine Motel
23, Zhongzheng Rd, 5 Sun Moon Lake, Yuchih Township,
Nantou County 55 546, T aiwan(R.O.C.)
TEL: 886-49-28S-H
FAX: 886-49-285-6600
Thur sday. October 20, 2011
1.0:00 Briefing at Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
10:30
16:00
16:10
17:30
18:30
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grove, Wenwu Temple, Ci Hen Pagoda, etc.
Depart for Xitou Nature Education Area
Arrive Xitou Nature Education Area
Dinner at leisure
Le Midi Hotel Xitou
1, Midi St, Nai Hu Village, Deer Valley Township, Nantou
County, Taiwan
TEL: 886-49-261-B1
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09:00 Visit Xitou Nature Education Area
11:00
1 1:30 Lunch at leisure
12:30 Depart for Taichung
14: 1 S Depart for Taipei via Taiwan High Speed Rail #1 58
15:06 Arrive in Taipei
15:30 Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Freedom Sojiare
(and watch the change of guards at 1.6:00)
16:40 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
18:30 Dinner at leisure
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Saturday, , October 22, 2011
10:00 Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expos
1 1 :20 Visit the official residence of Generalissimo and Madame
Chiang Kei-shelt at Shih Lin, Taipei
12:30 Lunch at Grand Hotel (the traditional palace architecture
hosting many Heads of State including- President Eisenhower)
13:40 Visit the underground tuimei at Grand Hotel
1 5:00 Leave for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40 Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CI-006
14:05 Arrive in Los Angeles (on the same day)
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Septembers, 2011
The Honorable Peter Roskam
Unified States House of Representatives
Washington, JDC 20515
U.S.A.
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'Dear Congressman Roskam:
It gives ine great pleasure to invite yon and Mrs. Roskam to visit the Republic of
China (Taiwan) from October 15-22, 2011* as guests of the Chinese adtee Uuive.ra.ity
(CCU).
Chinese Culture University is one of Taiwan's -leading instltutioiis of higher
education. A private university founded in 1 962, CCU has developed a comprehansrve
sadergradimte program that reflects its vmderstanding of Taiwan's role in the broader
global community. Our founders knew that in order to grow and prosperra its present
historical and globa l setting, Chinese culture must inherit the best that the East and the
West have to offer, To this end, the univemfy has also developed a strong program of
international exchanges and sister university relations,
CCU is inviting you and others from th.e-U.S- Congress on this educational and
fact-finding visit to Taiwan as part of our effort to broaden relations through new
exchange initiatives. We hope to introduce you to Taiwan, its people, and the range of
issues that shape its domestic and national security polices today - and which have direct
relevance to the United States and U.S.,~Taiwaa relations. Therefore we have formulated
a. program that will include meetings with key leaders in hoib the government and private
sectors, exchanges; withpoliey experts from CCU and other institutions, and visits to
important economic and cultural sites. CCU will provide round-trip air transportation io
Taipei, and local transportation and accommodations during your stay in Taiwan,
I hope you can join your colleagues for this visit to Taiwan! which we believe wili
be both educational and an opportunity to exchange views and build lasting relationship,
flease contact my Assistant Ms. KUO, Chiung-Li at J;'%taffipc cu,sdvi -t w for
additional information, I look forward to seeing you in Taiwan.
Sincerely,
Wannyih Wu
President
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M em ber/^., of n tlie , Htmse , Invited to Attend the Cong res s i onal
delegati on , to , the Republic of China (Taiwan) on Octob er , 12-22.,
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L Rep. & Mrs. Peter Roskam (R-IL) (and his -staff)
2, Rep, David Rivera (R.-FL) (and his staff)
3, Rep, &■ Mrs, Steve Austria (R~OH) (and his staff)
4. R.ep. & Mrs. Gus BiHrakis-(R-BL) (and his staff)
5. Rep. & Mrs. Kevin Brady (R-TX) (and his staff)
6. Rep. & Mrs, Mike Conaway (R-TX) (and his staff)
7, Rep, & Mrs. Chip Cravaack (R-MN) (and his staff)
S, Rep. & Mrs. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) (and his staff)
9. Rep. & Mrs. Richard Hanna (R-NY) (and his staff)
10. Rep, & Mis. Bill Johnson (R-OH) (and his staff)
1 1 . Rep, & Mrs, Steve King (R-IA) (and his staff)
12. Rep, & Mrs, Bob Latta (R-OH) (and his staff)
1 3. Rep. & Mrs. Kenny Marehant (R-TX) (and his staff)
1 4. Rep. & Mrs, Patrick McHenry (R-NC) (and his staff)
15. Rsp.Mre. Sue Myrick (R-NC) & Mr. Myrick (and her staff)
1 6. Rep, & Mi's, A!an Nunnelee (R-MS) (and his staff)
17. Rep. & Mrs. Pete Olson (R-TX) (and his staff)
IS. Rep, &Mrs. Tom Price (R-GA) (and his staff)
19, Rap, & Mrs, Mike Rogers (R-AL) (and his staff)
20, Rep. & Mrs, Jon Rnnyan (R-NJ) (and his staff)
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21. Rep. & Mrs, Steve Southerland (R-FL) (and Bis staff)
22. Mp, & Mrs. Steve Stivers (R.-OH) (and his staff)
23. Rep, & Mrs, Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) (and his staff)
24. Rep. & Mrs. Joe Wilson (R-SC) (and his staff)
21 Rep, & Mrs. Rob Wittman (R.-VA) (and his staff)
Tentative Program for the Visit of
U,S. Congressional Delegation to the Republic of China (Taiwan)
October 15 -22, 2011
S at urday^ Oc tober , 1 5, 20 11
Morning Leave "Washington, DC or the congressional districts for Los
Angeles via domestic flight (to be arranged with China
Airlines)
Noon .Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
15:15 Depart Los Angeles via CI-0'05
S unda y, Su nday i$< 20 1 1
20:10 Arrive- at Taiwan. Taoyuan International Airport
Proceed to the Hotel
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
41, Chung Shan N. Rd, 3 Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2523-flH
Fax; 886-2-2523-2828
M6nday, October 17, 2011
09:00 Briefing 'by the American Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office
{Ml ft) (de facto U.S. Embassy in Taiwan)
1 0:30 Opening remarks at Trilateral Ta.i\van-U.S,- Japan
Conference
1.2:30 Lunch with faculties and students of the Chinese Culture
University (CCU) (Host of the trip)
14:00 Visit Campus of CCU
15:30 Visit the National Paiace Museum (the world's largest
collection of anci ent Chinese art and treasure)
18:00 Call on Hon, Timothy Y ANG, Minister, Ministry of Foreign
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Affairs (MORA)
: 1 8:30 Dinner hosted, by Minister YANG
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
3heftd» y» .October 18, 2011
09:30 Call on Hon. Yat-shiang SHIH, Minister, Ministry of
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
1 1 :00 Audience with HJE, Ying-jeou MA, President of the
'Republic of China (Taiwan)
12:30 Lunch at Grand Hotel (the traditional palace architecture
hosting many Heads of State including President Eisenhower)
14:00 Visit the underground tunnel at Grand Hotel
1.5:00 Visit the official residence of Generalissimo and Madame
Chiang Kei-shek at Shth Lin, Taipei
17:00 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the
world's 2nd tallest building and the tallest-green building)
18:00 Dinner at leisure at Taipei 101
RON Grand. Formosa Regent Taipei
Wednesday , October 19, 2011
10:00 Call an Hon. Bun-yi WIT, Premier, Executive Yuan (the
Cabinet)
12:00 Lunch at leisure at Din Tai Fung Restaurant (ranked top 10
Ghinese restaurant in the world)
13:30 Visit Chia ng Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Freedom Square ,
(and watch the change of guards at 14:00)
14:30 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
15:3.0 Visit special exhibition "Rivet of WisdomHMoving of the
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Riverside Scene at Chmg-Ming Festival "(A multimedia
masterpiece of Song dynasty) at Taipei EXPO Pome
17:00 Visit legislative Yuan (The Congress) and its Chamber
1 7:30 CalE on Hon, Jin-Ping WANG, Speaker of the Legislative
Yuan
1.8:00 Dinner hosted by Speaker Wang
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Thurs day* October 2 Q 1 2011
09:30 Depart for Taiehung via Taiwan High Speed Rail (bullet
train)
1 0:22 Arrive in Taichimg (the 3 rd largest city in Taiwan, located in
central Taiwan)
11:30 Visit Tsaoton Township, Nantou County
12:30 Lunch at leisure
15:30 Leave lor Sua Moon Lake
16:30 Arrive at Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
1 8:00 Dinner at leisure
RON Heurde Chine Hotel
23 3 ZhongzhengRd,,. : $im Moort Lake 3 Yuohih Township,
Nantou County 55546, Taiwan(R.O.C.)
TEL:
FAX: 88649-285-6600
Frida y, October 21, 2011
09:00 Briefing at San Moon Lake National Scenic Area
Headquarters
Morning Visit cultural establishments and natural surroundings
around Sun Moon Lake including aboriginal village, tea
grove, Wenwu Temple, Ci Hen Pagoda, etc,
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12:30 Luncli at leisure
1.5:00 Visit Bun Moon Lake
18:00 Dinner at leisure
RON Flour de Chine Motel
Saturday, October 22, 2011
08:30 Leave for Taichung
09:30 Arrive in Taichung
10:01 Return Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Rail
1 1 :00 Amve in. Taipei
1 2:00 Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expos
12:30 Lunch at leisure
15:00 Leave for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40 Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CI-006
14:05 Arrive in. Los Angeles (oh tbe same day)
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U.S. House ofJRepreseniattv.es
Committee, on Ethics
PRIVATELY -.SPONSORED TRAVEL: TRAVELER FORM
For Members, Officers, and Employees
This form should be completed by House Members, officers, or employees seeking Committee approval of
privately-sponsored travel or reimbursement for travel under House Rule 25, clause 5. The completed tbrm
should be submitted dtreotly to the Committee by each invited House Member, officer, or employee, together
with the completed and signed Private Sponsor Travel Certification Form and any attachments, A copy of
this form, .minus mis initial page, will be made available for public inspection. Please type form. Form (and
any attachments) me& be faxed the Cotumitiee at (202) 225-7392.
YOUR COMPLETED REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE
COMMITTEE NO LESS THAN U DAYS . BEFORE YOUR PROPOSED
BEPARTIIRE DATE, Absent exceptional circumstances, permission will not be granted for
requests received less than 14 days before the trip commences,
mm e-rn,,u,: Pet er Roskam _
I 'certify tbar tbc information contained on both pages of tbtis form is true, complete, mti correct to
the tat of my knowledge,
S igmrtw re: , „_.____^~, - — _ — . —
Name of'Signatpry .(if other than traveler): „ , ' . —
For staff, name of employing Member/Committee; ____ :
' offl«.add»«- 22 7 Cannon HOB ■
Jhoae'jitimber:
Email address of ■
mail, house.gov
□ Check; this box if the sponsoring entity is a media outlet and the traveler is a Member traveling to make a
media appearance. sponsored by that entity a&cj these forms are being submitted to the Committee less
(ban 14 days before the trip departure dale.
ftOTE: Von mwt complete tbe contact information fields above, as Committee staff may need to
contact you if additional Information is required.
If there are arty questions .regard i tig this form please contact the Committee:
Committee on Ethics.
U.S. ,Hoiise of Representatives
1015 Lohgworfl) House Offlee Building
Washington, DC .20515
(202) 2254103 (phone)
(202) 225-7392 (fax)
Person daie Vi&h hi Comatose on Ethics
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"U.S. House of Representatives
Committee mt Ethics
PRIVATELY SPONSORED TRAVEL: TRAYMRKMRM
For Members, Officers, and Employees
This form should be completed by House Members, officers, or employees seeking Committee approval of
privately-sponsored travel or reimbursement for travel under House Rule 25, cfanse-5, The completes! form
should be subletted directly to the Committee by cacti invited House Member, officer, or employee, together
with, the cosnploied and. signed Private Sponsor Travel Certification. Form and tiny .attachments. A copy of
iliis-fbrm, minus, this initial page, will be made available for public inspection. Please type farm. Form (and
any attaetlmmts) ititty h& faxed to the Committee at (202} 225-7392.
YOUR COMPLETED REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE
COMMITTEE NO LESS THAN 14 PAYS BEFORE YOUR PROPOSED
DEPARTURE BATE, Absent exceptional circumstances, permission, will ijoj be granted for
requests received less than 14 days before the trip commences.
NsmeafTravder: Pe ter ROSkaM "
f certify ffeai tiieinfM-mafion cfmtatad on both pages.of this form is trse, complete, and correct to
the best of -my .knowledge,
Signature:
Name of Signatory (if other than traveler):
For staff; pame of employing Member/Committee;,
227 Cannon HOB
Office address:
Phone number: iUA
Email address of eosstact person: »
□ Check tins box if the sponsoring entity is a media outlet and the traveler is a Member traveling to make a
media appsaraacc sponsored by that entity gad these forms are being submitted to the Committee less
than 14 tfays before the trip departure date.
NOTE; Yon must complete the emitnc't Information, fields above, as Committee etalf may seed to
contact you if additional information is required.
If there are any questions regarding this form please contact the Committee; .
Committee on Ethics
U.S. House of Representatives
1015 Lragworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 205.1.5
(202)-aS-7103Cpbone)
(202)2iS-739a(.fax)
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Ja Bonder, Alabama
Chairman
Linda T. .Stalls;, CMf tintla
Ranking Member
Dauto) A, Sohwagar
SteffllHimae imS Chief Couiutiti
AilmtmsMve Staff Director
MMuidT.MeCniii,. Texas
K. Miiitwel Qmawiiy, T^as
Charles W. Doiii, Pertnsylvatila
Grejjg Huijiar, Mississippi
ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS
Kdlc A, Strickland
CGUtixel to th& Chairman
I>tuM J. Taylor
Cou/we/ to tin) RatiM/ig Member
Jolm A. Ysirniittii, Kentucky
poniia E Edwards, Mtiryitnd
Pedro R, Piarlua!, PueflyEjerr
Joe Courtney, Cuimecticiit
COMMITTEE OH ETHICS
HH j Loii&wth iteflEe Office Building
Wflfftrasioii, D.C. JfWi 5- 632S
Teloplioii'Si (20J) 115-7103
September 30,2011
The Honorable Peter Rflskam
U,S, House of Representatives
227 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Colleague;
Pursuant to House Rule 25, clause 5(d)(2), the Committee on Ethics hereby approves your and
your spouse's proposed trip to Taipei, Taiwan, scheduled forOctober 15 tq 22,201 1, sponsored by the
Chinese Culture University.
You must complete a Member Travel Disclosure Form and file it with, the Clerk of the House
within 1 5 days after yoitr return from travel. As part of that filing, you are required to attach a copy oz
this letter sod the Private Sponsor Travel Certification Form; including attachments, You must also
report all travel expenses totaling mora titan $350 from a single source- 'on Schedule VII of your annual
Financial Disclosure Statement.
Because tiie trip may involve meetings with foreign government rqwesentatives, we note
that House Members may accept, under the Foreign Gilts and Decorations Act, gife "of rainimal
value [currently $350] tendered as a souvenir or mark of courtesy" by a foreign government, Any
tangible gifts valued In excess of $350 received from a foreign government must, within 60 days of
acceptance, be disclosed on a Form for Disclosing Gifts from Foreign Governments and either
turned over to the Clerk of the House, or, with, the written approval of the Committee, retained lor
If you have arty further questions, please- contact the Committee's Office of Advice and
Education at extension 5-71 03 ,
official use.
Jo Bonner
Chairman
Ranking Member
JB/LTStod
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EXHIBIT 2
CONFIDENTIAL
Subject to the Nondisclosure Provisions of H. Reg, 895 as Amended
OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MEMORANDUM OF INTERVIEW
IN RE:
REVIEW No(s):
DATE:
LOCATION:
Representative Peter Roskam
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April 18, 2013
2550 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
1:10 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (approximate)
Scott Gast
Omar S . Ashmawy
D. Zachary Adams, counsel to the witness
William McGinley, counsel to the witness
TIME:
PARTICIPANTS:
SUMMARY : The OCE requested an interview with the witness and he consented to an interview. The
witness made the following statements in response to our questioning:
1. The witness was given an 18 U.S.C. § 1001 warning and consented to an interview. The
witness signed a written acknowledgement of the warning, which will be placed in the case file
in this review.
2. The witness is currently the U.S. Representative from Illinois' Sixth Congressional District.
3 . The witness said that he was generally familiar with the Taipei Economic and Cultural
Representative Office in the United States ("TECRO"). He said that, as a Member of Congress,
he often interacts with various embassies, and TECRO has the function of an embassy.
4. The witness had interactions with TECRO on two occasions prior to the planning of his October
201 1 trip. Both occasions involved getting visas for his daughter to travel to Taiwan. The
witness did not recall any other interactions with TECRO prior to his trip to Taiwan.
5. The witness did not have any have any interaction with the Chinese Cultural University prior to
his visit to Taiwan, other than the paperwork related to the trip.
6. The witness' staff was mostly involved in planning his trip to Taiwan - specifically, Mike
Dankler, Other staff members could have been involved, but the primary person who came to
the witness' mind was Mr. Dankler.
7. The witness recalled general discussions about visiting Taiwan since he came to Congress, but
could not remember when or with whom, he had the discussions. He commented that almost
e very Member of Congress goes to Taiwan at some point.
8. The witness did not remember when the idea for this particular trip first arose.
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9. The witness did not remember when he first learned about the invitation to travel to Taiwan, or
the first time he had a discussion about the proposed trip,
10. The witness said that the "pattern" would have been that Mr. Dankler, as his congressional
scheduler, would have been approached about a potential trip.
1 1. The witness did not remember any specific conversation with Mr. Dankler about the trip. The
witness only remembered generally discussing travel to Taiwan.
12. The witness was asked if recalled what was discussed as the purpose of the trip. The witness
stated that it was to learn more about the U.S. /Taiwan relationship.
1.3. The witness was asked who the sponsor of the proposed trip was. The witness replied that he
"has come to understand that there were two proposed sponsors^" whom he identified as the
Taiwan government or the Chinese Culture University. The witness said that lie did not recall
any specific conversations about the distinction between the two potential sponsors or how he
learned about the two potential sponsors.
14. The witness stated that he understands the actual sponsor to have been the Chinese Culture
University, but he did not remember if that was part of his initial conversation with Mr. Dankler.
15. The witness recalled receiving a proposed itinerary from Mr. Dankler. He did not know where
Mr. Dankler got the itinerary.
16. The witness recalled some general discussion of the itinerary - mostly about the tuning of his
travel. The witness also recalled expressing interest in seeing his daughter who was teaching in
Taiwan at the time. He did not recall any discussions about specific meetings.
17. The witness did not travel with any other Members of Congress or any congressional staff. The
witness did travel with his wife, but did not remember when that was decided.
18. The witness was asked about his recollection as to whether the trip was originally planned under
the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act ("MECEA"). The witness stated that he was
generally familiar with MECEA, but that he did not remember any conversation about the
proposed trip to Taiwan being a MECEA trip.
19. The witness did not remember any discussion about a private sponsor paying for the trip. He
said that the discussion was that he had received an invitation to travel to Taiwan and this was
the proposed itinerary. He did not recall any conversation about whether the trip was planned
under MECEA or was to be privately sponsored.
20. When asked if there had been any discussions about the rules relating to travel paid for by a
foreign government versus a private source, the witness said that there was a general
understanding in his office that all travel comes under the scrutiny of the Ethics Committee. Any
conversations he may have had would have been about checking with the Ethics Committee.
21. The witness said that he had a "high level of confidence" that his office regularly checked with
the Ethics Committee about the planning for this trip.
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Subject to the Nondisclosure Provisions of H. Res. 895 as Amended
22. The witness said that he did not have a sense of who was paying for this trip. The witness did
not recall if the topic of who was paying was discussed. He said that there was a level of
confidence that his office was relying on Ethics Committee approval of the trip.
23. The witness said he had a sense that, in planning the trip, his staff was following up with the
Ethics Committee and "those submitting the invitation," by whom he meant the Chinese Culture
University and the government of Taiwan.
24. The witness was asked about a June 9, 20 1 1 email from Mr. Dankler to Gordon Yang, a TECRO
official, in which Mr. Dankler provided Mr. Yang with information about the witness 1 daughter,
who was to begin teaching English in Taiwan. The witness did not know what prompted the
email, but he had expressed an interest in seeing his daughter while he was in Taiwan.
25. The witness was able to visit his daughter while on the trip, watched her teach a class, and met
her host family over dinner.
26. The witness said that another daughter was serving as a high-school volunteer intern at TECRO,
for approximately three weeks, at the time his trip was being planned in the summer of 2011..
27. The witness did not recall attending a pre-trip briefing at TECRO. He said that he did not recall
any meetings regarding this trip.
28. The witness did recall having lunch with the ambassador from Taiwan, but did not remember if it
was before or after the trip. The witness did not remember any specifics about the lunch.
29. The witness also recalled attending a reception at the Taiwanese ambassador's residence some
time since he has been in Congress, but he did not remember the date of the event.
30. The witness was asked about an August 22, 201 1 email exchange between Mr. Dankler and Mr.
Yang about extending the witness' trip to Taiwan by one day. The witness did not recall what
prompted the change in travel dates.
31. The witness said he had no interaction with the Chinese Culture University prior to receiving a
letter of invitation from the University that was submitted to the Ethics Committee.
32. The witness was asked about a September 27, 2011 email from Mr. Dankler to a staff member at
the House Ethics Committee, providing contact information for TECRO official Gordon Yang.
The witness explained that he is now familiar with th at email, but he did not remember the
circumstances surrounding tire email with specificity. The witness explained that he had given
Mr. Dankler broad authority to check with the Ethics Committee regarding the T aiwan trip.
33. The witness did not recall any conversations with Mr. Dankler about this email. The substance
of any conversations with Mr. Dankler about his interactions with the Ethics Committee is that
the Ethics Committee has approved the trip.
34. The witness was shown a copy of the final itinerary and accompanying travel memo emailed to
Mr. Dankler on October 7, 2011. The witness recalled receiving the itinerary but did not recall
the memo. He did not know who prepared either document, nor did he recall any conversations
about the either document at the time he received them.
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35. The witness did not remember who met him at the airport when he and his wife arrived in
Taiwan. He did not remember if someone from the government of Taiwan was there. He did not
remember if someone from the Chinese Cultural University was there.
36. The witness recalled that Frank Lee, who was the congressional affairs point of contact at
TECRO, escorted him for some part of his trip in Taiwan, He said that there were "many
people" who escorted him during the hip. He did not know if any of them were from the
Chinese Cultural University.
37. The witness did not know who set up his meetings in Taiwan. He did not know if any Chinese
Culture University officials were present at any of his meetings in Taiwan.
38. The witness' only interaction with the Chinese Culture University during this trip was a visit to
the University, where he met with the president of the school, toured the campus, and toured a
Chinese art museum on campus. His visit lasted approximately three hours.
39. When the witness returned from the trip, he had no further contact with the Chinese Culture
University. The witness did not recall if he had any further contact with TECRO,
40. The witness was shown the pre- and post-travel disclosure forms he filed with Hie Committee on
Ethics for this trip to Taiwan. The witness said thai Mr. Dankler was responsible for assembling
the filings. The witness signed them.
41. The witness was asked who prepared the Private Sponsor Travel Certification Form. The
witness stated that the form speaks for itself and that the Chinese Cultural University prepared it.
The witness did not discuss the form with anyone.
42. The witness did not have any discussions with anyone about who was paying for the trip. There
were no discussions about TECRO pre-paying trip expenses and then being reimbursed by the
Chinese Cultural University.
This memorandum was prepared on April 22, 2013 after the interview was conducted on April 18, 2013, I
certify that this memorandum contains all pertinent matter discussed with Hie witness on April 18, 2013.
Omar S. Ashmawy
Staff Director & Chief Counsel
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OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MEMORANDUM OF INTERVIEW
IN RE:
REVIEW No(s):
DATE:
LOCATION:
Representative Roskam's Executive Assistant
TIME:
PARTICIPANTS:
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April 12, 2013
2550 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
3:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (approximate)
Scott Gast
Kedric L. Payne
William McGinley, counsel to the witness
Benjamin Wood, counsel to the witness
SUMMARY : The OCE requested an interview with the witness and he consented to an interview. The
witness made the following statements in response to our questioning:
1. The witness was given an 18 U.S.C. § 1001 warning and consented to an interview. The
witness signed a written acknowledgement of Hie warning, which will be placed in the case file
in this review.
2. The witness has been employed as a Legislative Assistant in the office of Rep. Peter Roskam
since October 2012. Prior to this position, he served as the Executive Assistant to Rep. Roskam
from approximately January 2009 to October 2012, and as a Staff Assistant from approximately
May 2008 to January 2009.
3. In his position as Legislative Assistant, and in his prior position as Executive Assistant the
witness reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff. As a Legislative Assistant, the witness typically
interacts with Rep. Roskam once per day. When he was Executive Assistant, he had more
interactions with Rep, Roskam, by email, text, and telephone.
4. As Legislative Assistant, the witness is responsible for the issue areas of trade, foreign affairs,
and financial services. He monitors legislative developments, reviews letters, and staffs
meetings in these issue areas.
5. As Executive Assistant, the witness handled requests for time with Rep. Roskam, scheduled
meetings, and made sure that meetings were appropriately staffed. He was also responsible for
the issue areas of foreign affairs, financial services, an d government reform and oversight.
6. The witness stated that he first interacted with the Taiwan Economic and Cultural
Representative's Office in the United States ("TECR.O") in early to mid-2009. His first
interactions dealt with scheduling matters. He has had interactions with TECRO officials on
other issues prior to discussing Rep. Roskam's trip to Taiwan.
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7. The witness has interacted with TECRO officials Frank Lee f Gordon Yang, Livia Sun, and an
official named Hans, whose last name he could not recall.
8. The witness has had no interactions with anyone from the Chinese Culture University.
9. The witness reported having a "fair amount" of interaction with Rep. Roskam during the
planning of his October 201 1 trip to Taiwan. The interactions dealt mostly with finding dates on
which to travel and on keeping him posted regarding the itinerary for the trip. The witness said
he had no interactions with Rep, Roskam's family members regarding the trip to Taiwan.
10. The witness said that he was the only staff member who worked on the Taiwan trip.
1 1 . The witness stated that Rep. Roskam had been invited to travel to Taiwan by TECRO officials
numerous times in the past. The idea for the trip to Taiwan ultimately taken by Rep. Roskam in
October 201 1 came from TECRO officials in May 2011.
12. The witness received a May 13, 2011 email from TECRO official Gordon Yang, inviting Rep.
Roskam and other Members of Congress "to join the congressional delegation to visit Taiwan" in
June or July 2011. The witness said that this was the first tim e he heard of the idea for this trip.
1 3. The witness said that he first contacted Mr. Yang about the invitation on June 2, 20 1 1 . He could
not recall whether they met in person or spoke by telephone.
1 4. The witness did not recall whether he had spoken with Rep. Roskam about the invitation prior to
the June 2, 2011 conversation with Mr. Yang, but it was likely he would have.
15. The witness said that Mr. Yang asked if Rep. Roskam could help get other Members of Congress
to join the Taiwan trip. The witness forwarded the proposed itinerary to a few other schedulers
that Rep. Roskam wanted him to focus on, but ultimately no other Members could make the trip.
16. 'fhe witness said that, based on Mr. Yang's initial invitation email, he understood that the
proposed trip to Taiwan would be organized pursuant to the Mutual Education and Cultural
Exchange Act ("MECEA").
17. The witness stated that, in his initial conversations with Rep. Roskam about the proposed trip,
Rep. Roskam indicated that he wanted to take his wife with him on the trip. According to the
witness, this request prompted him to have a conversation with Mr. Yang about the trip. He
could not recall when this conversation occurred.
1. 8. The witness said that as a result of this conversation with Mr. Yang, h was decided that the
proposed trip would be privately sponsored, rather than a MECEA trip. The witness? did not
recall discussing who the private sponsor of the trip would be during this conversation.
1.9. The witness said that he first learned that the Chinese Culture University would be the private
sponsor of Rep. Roskam's trip when he read that in the first itinerary sent to him by Mr. Yang.
20. The witness said he was not familiar with the Chinese Culture University. He did not have any
conversations with Mr. Yang about who the Chinese Culture University was.
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21. The witness stated that he accepted the invitation to travel to Taiwan, on behalf of Rep. Roskam,
on June 7, 2011. At this time, he understood that Rep. Roskam and his wife would be traveling,
and that the trip would be privately sponsored.
22. The witness believes he would have had a conversation with Mr. Yang about the need for a
private sponsor, but he did not recall if he knew who the private sponsor was at this time.
23. Hie witness said that he fust received an itinerary for the trip on June 7, 2011 from Mr. Yang.
24. The witness was asked about an email from Mr. Yang to him on June 7, 2011, in which Mr.
Yang states, "I will work with Taipei and get all tire paperwork for you asap...." The witness
said he did not know to whom "Taipei" referred, and did not recall focusing on that reference.
25. The witness did not know who prepared the trip itinerary.
26. Hie witness recalled a pre-trip briefing lunch held at the TECRO offices in Washington, with the
TECRO ambassador and other TECRO officials. Rep. Roskam, his wife, and his youngest
daughter, who was interning at TECRO at or around this time, were in attendance, as was the
witness. He described the briefing as providing information in a question-and-answer format
27. The witness said he knew at the time of tire pre-trip briefing that the Chinese Culture University
was the private sponsor of the Taiwan trip, but he does not know if the University was involved
in the pre-trip briefing.
28. The witness was shown a June 9, 201 1 email he sent to Mr. Yang, in which he provides
information about Representative Roskam's daughter, who would be teaching English in Taiwan
at the time that Rep. Roskam and his wife were to be in that country. The witness said that the
daughter's work in Taiwan came up during a conversation with Mr. Yang.
29. The witness was shown a June 15, 2011 email from Mr. Yang to the witness, in which Mr. Yang
says, "I will bring to you the invitation and the private sponsor certification form signed by the
Chinese Culture University...." The witness did not recall receiving the invitation from the
University in June 2011.
30. The witness said that, at this time, he understood that the University was the private sponsor of
the trip, but neither he nor anyone in his office had had any contact with the University,
31. The witness said he did not discuss the private sponsor certification form with anyone from the
Chinese Culture University.
32. The witness said he did not discuss scheduling with the Chinese Culture University.
33. When asked about a July 28, 201 1 email from Mr. Yang to the witness about booking flights for
Rep. and Mrs. Roskam, the witness said that Mr. Yang was the only person he spoke with
regarding the logistics for the Taiwan trip.
34. When asked about an August 22, 2011 email from Mr. Yang to the witness, in which Mr. Yang
writes, "fm now in Taiwan and have told our guys here about the change of dates...," the witness
said he did not know to whom Mr. Yang was referring when he spoke of "our guys."
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35. The witness said that, on or around September 15, 2011, Rep, Roskara asked him to get in
contact with the people organizing his Taiwan trip and arrange time for him to visit his daughter
while she was teaching and to arrange dinner with her host family. The witness said that this
was ultimately arranged.
36. When asked about the September 15, 2011 email from Mr. Yang to the witness regarding
changes to the trip itinerary to allow Rep. Roskam to visit his daughter, the witness said that he
only worked with Mr. Yang on scheduling issues. He was not sure with whom Mr. Yang may
have worked.
37. The witness did not recall Mr. Yang mentioning any conversations with anyone from the
Chinese Culture University, He did not recall receiving any feedback from the University
regarding the itinerary.
3 8. The witness was asked about a September 27, 20 1 1 email from the witness to a counsel at the
House Committee on Ethics, in which the witness provides the name and contact information for
Mr. Yang. The witness said that the Ethics Committee staff member had contacted him about a
"problem" with the schedule. The witness could not recall what the "problem" was, nor did he
recall what the Ethics Committee staff member asked him.
39. Hie witness did not recall what he told the Ethics Committee staff member about the trip. He
did not recall the Chinese Culture University coming up in the conversation.
40. The witness said that he informed the Ethics Committee staff member that Mr. Yang was the
person he "had been going through" in planning the trip. He said that he would not have had the
information the staff 1 member was seeking, so he would have referred her to Mr. Yang.
41. The witness stated that he contacted Mr, Yang to give him a "heads up" that the Ethics
Committee staff member would be contacting him.
42. The witness did not recall any follow-up conversation with Mr. Yang about the conversation Mr.
Yang may have had with the Ethics Committee staff member.
43. The witness does not believe he followed-up with the Ethics Committee staff member after
providing her with Mr. Yang's contact information.
44. The witness was asked about an October 7, 20 1 1 email from Mr. Yang to the witness, in which
Mr. Yang provided an updated itinerary and travel memo. The witness said he does not know
who prepared either item. The witness said he did not discuss the role of the Chinese Culture
University outlined in the updated itinerary.
45. The witness did not recall being provided with contact information for anyone at the Chinese
Culture University, other than the information included in the private sponsor certification form
filed with the Committee on. Ethics.
46. The witness does not know who greeted the Roskams at the airport in Taiwan or who escorted
them on their trip. He said that he does not know if anyone from the Chinese Culture University
greeted the Roskams at the airport or accompanied them on. the trip.
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47. Hie witness did not recall sending any thank you letters after the trip.
48. Hie witness said that he was responsible for assembling and filing the pre- and post-travel filing
with the Committee on Ethics. He is not sure who prepared the private sponsor certification
form. He has had no contact with the University official who signed the form. He did not take
any actions to confirm, the information included in the form.
49. The witness said he does not know who prepared the Itinerary included with tire Ethics
Committee travel filings. He received it from Mr. Yang.
50. The witness said that he understood, from the ethics forms and the trip itinerary, that the Chinese
Culture University would be paying for Rep. Roskam's trip to Taiwan.
This memorandum was prepared on April 18, 2013 alter the interview was conducted on April 12, 2013. 1
certify that this memorandum contains all pertinent matter discussed with the witness on April 18, 2013.
Scott Gast
Investigative Counsel
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Follow up: CoDel to Taiwan In June or July
Dear friends - I hope you had good weekend! I'd like to follow up to check if you have
received my previous email. I would appreciate it if you could keep we infontied of your
Member's decision on the CoOel, I would also be happy to talk with you about any question
that you have about the trip, Thanks again for your assistance and talk to you soon, Best,
Gordon
Cordon Ching-huei Yang
executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TKRO) in the United States
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, 0,c, 29816 -2146
Direct: (2@2)39S-Hi
Fax: (202)24 4-3646
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From : "Gor don C, H. Yang" <WKKK^§SX9jiUM>
To: BWBSte cro.us
Sent: Fri, 13 May 2611 19:30:22 -6460
Subject: CoDel to Taiwan in dune or Duly
Dear friends.
How are you? 1 hope this email finds you all well.
I would like to invite your Congressman or Congresswoman to join the congressional delegation
to visit Taiwan during the period either from June 25 to Duly 2 or the period front 3uly 16 to
?3. The specific dates of travel are subject to change to accommodate the individual Member's
schedule.
The trip is authorized under the State Department's Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchanges
Act(MECEA) and sponsored by the Government of Taiwan. It also follows the most updated ethic
rules of both the Senate and the House.
The delegation will he composed of £0-12 House Members and their staff, Each Member can bring
one staffer along. The itlneray will be arranged to address the Members'
interests, providing them with the opportunity to understand more about Taiwan while
enhancing the bilateral relations between their respective constituencies and Taiwan.
Please let m know if your boss can attend the CoDel at your early convenience, hopefully by
Tuesday, May 31, Please also feel free to contact me (information as
below) if you have any question about the trip, I look forward to hearing from you soort.
Thank you I
With best regards,
forwarded Message
Gordon
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Gordon Ching-huei Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the united States
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D t C. 20016-2146
Direct: {232)895HH1
Fax: (282)24 4-3646
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Dankier, Mike
Gordon C, H, Yang iHBKtecro.us]
Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5; 16 PM
Dankler, Mike
RE: CoDei io Taiwan In June or July
Proposedjtlrierary„07171„07231 1„1st,version.DOC
Hi Mike - Great to see you again today and hear that the Congressman decides to go on this
trip. I will work with Taipei and get all the paperwork for you asap. For now, I've attached
the tentative itinerary. Please let me know if Mr, and Mrs. Roskaro want to add or take out
any event. Thanks again for all your help! Gordon
On Tue, 7 3un 2811 16:17:49 -mm, Dankler, Mike wrote
> X forgot to ask - do you have an electronic copy of that itinerary you
> gave to me today?
>
> Original Message-----
> From; Dankler, Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, Dune 67, 2011 4:15 PM
> To: 'Gordon c. H. Yang*
> Subject: KB: CoDel to Taiwan in lone or duly
>
> Gordon ,
>
> Great newsf I just got the green light to move forward with the trip,
> Whenever you have the ethics paperwork, just let me know. Have a great dayl
>
> Mike
>
> Original Message-—*-"
> From: Cordon C, H. Yang !MMHHHHHP&^£^.i3
> Sen t: Frid ay, May 13> 2011 l&'J<d AM
> To: BM M^tecroais
> Subject: CoDel to Taiwan in 3une or 3uly
>
> Dear friends >
>
> How are you? I hope this email finds you all well,
>
> I would like to invite your Congressman or congresswoman to join the
> congressional delegation to visit Taiwan during the period either from
> Dune 2$ to 3uly 2 or the period from July 16 to 23. The specific dates
> of travel are subject to change to accommodate the individual Member's schedule,
>
> The trip is authorized under the State Department's Mutual Educational
> and Cultural Exchanges Act(MECEA) and sponsored by the Government of
> Taiwan, It also follows the most updated ethic rules of both the Senate and the House,
>
> The delegation will be composed of 16-12 House Members and their
> staff, Each Member can bring one staffer along. The itineray will be
> arranged to address the Members' interests, providing them with the
> opportunity to understand more about Taiwan while enhancing the
> bilateral relations between their respective constituencies and Taiwan.
>
> Please let me know if your boss, can attend the CoDel at your early
i
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Sent:
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Subject:
Attachments:
> convenience, "hopefully by Tuesday, May 31. Please also feel free to
> contact me (information as below) if you have any question about the
> trip. I look forward to hearing front you soon. Thank you!
>
> With best regards,
>
> Gordon
>
> Gordon ching-huei Yang
> Executive Officer
> Congressional Liaison Division
> Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECFtO) in the
> United States
> 4291 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W,
> Washington., D.C, 29816 - 2146
> Direct: (202)a05~Mi
> Fax; (282)24 4-3046
> Blackberry; flHHHHH
>
> ~~
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Gordon Ching-huei Yang
executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Econonic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W,
Washington, D.C. 20ei6--2l45
Direct: <232)895-Mi
frdXl (232)24 4-3846
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Tentative Program for the Visit of
U.S. Congressional Members Delegation
to the Republic of China (Taiwan)
July 17 ~23» 2011
Sunday. July 17. 20.11
Morning Leave Washington(IAD) or the congressional districts for Los
Angeles via domestic flight (to be arranged with China
Airlines)
Noon Arrive in Los Angeles International Airport
15:55 Depart Los-Angeles via CI-005
Monday. Jui v 18, 2011
20: 10 Arrive at Taiwan Taoynan International Airport
Proceed to the Hotel
RON Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei
201 Tun Hwa Rd., Sec. 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan
TEL:886-2-23774Hi
FAX:886-2-2378-8888
Website: ww w,feph,com ,tw
Tnesdav. July 19, 2011
09:30 Briefing by the American Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office
(AIT/T) (de facto US Embassy in Taiwan)
1 1 :00 Call on Dr. Shin-yuan LAI, Chairwoman, Mainland Affairs
Council (MAC), Executive Yuan (the Cabinet)
12:30 Lunch with faculties and students of the Chinese Culture
University (CCU) (Host of the trip)
14:00 Visit Campus of CCU
15:30 Visit the National Palace Museum (the largest collection of
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ancient Chinese art and treasure in the world)
1 8:30 Call on Hon, Timothy YANG, Minister, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA)
19:00 Dinner hosted by Minister YANG
RON Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei
Wednesday. July 20, 2011
09:30 Call on Hon. Yat-shiang SHIH, Minister, Ministry of
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
1 1 ;00 Audience with H.E. Ying-jeau MA, President of the Republic
of China (Taiwan)
12:30 Lunch at leisure at Din Tai Fung Restaurant(ranked top 10
Chinese restaurant in the world)
14:00 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
14:45 Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Freedom Square
(and watch the change of guards at 15:00)
17:00 Visit Legislative Yuan (The Congress) and its Chamber
17:30 Call on Hon. Jin-Ping WANG, Speaker of the Legislative Yuan
18:00 Dinnerhosted by Speaker Wang
RON Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei
Thursday. Juiv 21. 2011
09:30 Depart for Taichung via Taiwan High Speed Railway (bullet
train)
10:22 Arrive in Taichung (the 3 rd largest city in Taiwan)
11:30 Visit Tsaoton Township, Nantou County
12:00 Lunch at leisure
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15:30 Leave for Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
1 6:30 Arrive at Sun Moon Lake
17:00 Visit Sun Moon Lake and Lain Island
1 9:00 'Dinner at leisure
RON The Lalu Sun Moon Lake
No. 163, Jhongshan Rd„ Yuchih Township, Nantou County
555, Taiwan
TEL: 886-49-285-^1
Website: wvvvv.thcltiiiixoma\v/en/
Friday July 22, 2010
Morning Hiking in Mt, Maolan, visit cultural and natural establishments
including aboriginal village, tea grove, Wenwu Temple, Ci
Hen Fagoda, etc,
12:00 Lunch at leisure
14:00 Visit Chung Tai Chan Monastery
1 5:30 Leave for Taichung
16:30 Arrive in Taichung
1 7: 1 5 Return Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Railway
18:06 Arrive in Taipei
19:30 Dinner at leisure
RON Far Eastern Piaza Hotel Taipei
Saturday, July 23, 2010
10:00 Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expo
1 1 :30 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the 2nd.
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tallest building and the tallest green building in the world)
12:00 Lunch at leisure at "top of Taipei 101
15:00 Leave for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40 Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CI-006
14:05 Arrive in Los Angeles {on the same day)
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Dankler, Mike
From:
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Subject:
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Gordon C. H. Yang ■■■&te<sra t »I
Wednesday, June •'.5, 2011 10:46 AM
Dankler, Mike
RE: documents ^ _ iL ,
lnvUeesJlst0711.doc; Proposed J tlnerary„071 7 1„072311_ethics. DOC
Hike - Attached please find the agenda and invitees list. In addition, I will bring to you
the invitation and the private sponsor certification form signed by the Chinese Culture
University, which I don't have e-copies. See you this afternoon! Gordon
On Wed, IS Jim 2011 10:29:26 ~04«0, Dankler, Mike wrote
> Yes 2:30 works, if you could send electronic copies as well that d be helpful.
> Thanks!
>
> „ original Message
> Sent: Wednesday, 3une 15, 2911 19:83 AH
> To; Dankler, Mike
> Subject: documents
> Hi Hike - I've got all the docuanets for you to file to the ethics committee.
> Can I stop by your office around 2:36pm this afternoon to deliver them to you?
> Best, Gordon
>
> forwarded Messag e -~
> From; "Gordon C. H. 1ftiw^BBHKB££SUii&>
> To: "Dankler, Mike" IBW^t - hQi|s^£QV>
> Sent; Tue, 14 Dun 2911 18:17:52 -0460
> Subject: Fw: Re: Sracey Roskam
>
> Hi Mike,
> How are you doing? Have you talked to the congressman about the
> »re~trio dinner? Either Monday Duly 11th or Tuesday Duly 12nd works on
> our end. Please let me know which day works better for Mr. and Mrs. Roskam. Thanks!
>
> Best,
> Gordon
>
> Forwarded Message ~-»-
> ToT n "Panklep" Mike" M^MMM 1 1 1 11 11 1
> sent: Thu, 9 Dun 2611 12:87:20 -9400
> Subject: Re: Gracey Roskam
Thanks, Mike, I forgot to ask you yesterday to shcedule a time for the
pre- trip briefing. Our Ambassador 3ason Yuan would like to host a
dinner at his residence for Mr. and Mrs, Roskam on Tuesday, Duly 12,
to talk abolut the trip to Taiwan, Can you confirm if that evening
would work on your end? Mr. Roskam could bring his family members and
staffers along. Let me know, Thanks again and talk to you soon! Gordon
> On Thu, 9 Dun 2311 11:11:00 -0406, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > Hey Gordon,
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> > Here is the message I got hack frois Gracey when I asked if she knew
> > any details about where she'd be:
> > So far all X know is that I will be teaching at the Chen Shan Mel
> > American School. I am not sure the exact dates. I know that 1 have
> > an orientation the last week in 3une and start teaching the first
> > week In July. I will be taking Mandarin classes at the National Chung Hsing University
starting on Dune 3,3.
> > Hope this is helpfull.If I hear anything else, I'll let you know.
> >
> > Mike. Dangler
> > executive Assistant
> > Congressman Peter 3. Roskara (11-66)
> > Chief Deputy Republican Whip
> >
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> Gordon (Mng-huei Yang
> Executive Officer
> Congressional Liaison Division
> Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECKO) in the
> united States
> 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
> Washington, D.C. £8616 -2146
> Direct: (282)895-^1
> Fax; (202) 24 4- 3046
> Blackberry: HHHMMH
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> Executive Officer
> congressional Liaison Division ,„„„. .
> Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office GECKO) in the
> United States
> 4291 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
> Washington, D.C. 26616 -2146
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> Fax: (262)24 4-3046
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> Executive Officer
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> Taipei economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECKO) in the
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> Washington, D.C. 28616 -2146
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> Fax: (262)24 4-3646
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Members of the House Invited to Attend (he Congressional
Delegation to the RetmbHc of China (Taiwan) on July 17-23, 2011 :
1 . Rep. & Mrs. Peter Roskam (R-IL) (and his staff)
2. Rep. & Mrs. Dave Reichert (R-WA) (and his staff)
3. Rep. & Mrs. Richard Neal (D-MA) (and his staff)
4. Rep. & Mrs. Tom Price (R-GA) (and his staff)
5. Rep. & Mrs. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) (and his staff)
6. Rep; & Mrs, Vern Buchanon (R-FL) (and his staff)
7. Rep, & Mrs. Mike Thompson (D-CA) (and his staff)
8. Rep, & Mrs. John Larson (D-CA) (and his staff)
9. Rep. & Mrs. Adrian Smith (R-NE) (and his staff)
10. Rep, & Mrs. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) (and his staff)
1 1. Rep. & Mrs. Aaron Shock (R-IL) (and his staff)
1 2. Rep. & Mrs. Ron Kind (D-WI) (and his staff)
13. Rep. & Mrs, Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) (and his staff)
14. Rep. & Mrs. Joe Crowley (D-NY) (and his satff)
1 5. Rep. & Mrs, Kenny Marchant (R-TX) (and his staff)
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U,& Congressional Members Delegation
to the Republic of China (Taiwan)
July 17 '~23,20U
Smiday, July 17. 2011
Morning Leave WasMngton(IAD) or the congressional districts for Los
Angeles via domestic flight (to be arranged with China
Airlines)
Noon Arrive at Los Angelas International Airport
15:55 Depart Los Angeles via CI-005
Monday. Jafar 18, 2011
20:10 Arrive at Taiwan Taoynan International Airport
Proceed to the Hotel
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
41, Chung ShanN. Rd., Sec. % Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2523JBI
Fax; 886-2-2523-2828
Tuesday. July l& 2011
09:30 Briefing by the American Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office
(AIT/T)
11:00 Call on Dr. Shin-yuan LAI, Chairwoman, Mainland Affairs
Council (MAC), Executive Yuan (the Cabinet)
12:30 Lunch with faculties and students of the Chinese Culture
University (CCU) (Host of tire trip)
14:00 Visit Campus of CCU
15:30 Visit the National Palace Museum (the world's largest
collection of ancient Chinese art and treasure)
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18:30 Call on Hon, Timothy YANG, Minister, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA)
19:00 Dinner hosted by Minister YANG
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Wednesday, July 20, 20U
09:30 Call on Hon. Yat~shiang SHIH, Minister, Ministiy of
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
1 1 :00 Audience with H.E. Ying-jcou MA, President of the Republic
of China (Taiwan)
12:30 Lunch at leisure at Din Tai Fung Restaurant
14:00 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
14:45 Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Freedom Square
(and watch the change of guards at 15:00)
17:00 Visit Legislative Yuan (The Congress) and its Chamber
17:30 Call on Hon. Jin-Ping WANG, Speaker of the Legislative Yuan
1 8:00 Dinner hosted by Speaker Wang
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Thursday, July 21. 20X1
09:30 Depart for Taichung via Taiwan High Speed Railway (bullet
train)
10:22 Arrive in Taichung (the 3 rJ largest city in Taiwan)
1 1 :30 Visit Tsaoton Township, Nantou County
12:00 Lunch at leisure
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15:30 Leave for Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
1 6:30 Arrive at Sun Moon Lake
17:00 Visit Sim Moon Lake and Lalu Island
19:00 Dinner at leisure
RON The Lalu Sun Moon Lake
No. 163, Jhongshan Rd., Yuchih Township, Nantou County
555, Taiwan
TEL: 886-49-285*^B
Friday, Jqly 22. 2011
Morning Visit cultural and natural establishments including aboriginal
village, tea grove^ Wenwu Temple, Ci Hen Pagoda, etc.
12:00 Lunch at leisure
14:00 Visit Chung Tai Chan Monastery
1 5:30 Leave for Taichnng
1 6:30 Arrive in Taichung
17:15 Rettim Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Railway
18:06 Arrive in Taipei
19:30 Dinner at leisure
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Saturday, July 23, 2010
10:00 Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expos
1 1 :30 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the 2nd
tallest building and the tallest green building in the world)
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12:00 Lunch at leisure at Taipei 101
15:00 Leave for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40 Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CI-006
14:05 Arrive in Los Angeles (on the same day)
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Pankler, Mike
From; Dankler, Mike
Sent; Wednesday, July 20, 201 1 3:30 PM
To: 'Gordon C, H. Yang'
Subject: RE: New dates
Gordon,
Hope you're doing well! I talked with the Congressman and the new dates that work best for
him is Saturday, September 24-Friday,. September 30. Will that work?
Mike
Original Message
From: Gordon C. H, Yang [■■■■■■ptexcoajsl
Sent; Monday, July 11, 2911 5:86 PM
To: Dankler, Mike
Subject! Hew dates
Ki Mike,
Great to see you again today! I think the lunch went well and the Ambassador was very happy
to meet with Mr, and Mrs, Roskam,
How we need to start it over again to pick up the new dates for them to travel to Taiwan, Do
they have any period of time available in August? I think the earlier is the better so that
we won't deal with the uncertainties of the congressional schedule near the end of year.
Please let me know if they can decide the dates at your early convenience, Thank you I
Best,
Gordon
Gordon Ching-huei Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in tins United States
4291 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W,
Washington, D.C, 20016-2146
Direct: (202)89S-MBi
fax; (262)24 4-5846
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Danklor, Mike
From: Gordon C. H. Yarig ■»^ tecro - us )
Sent: Friday, July 08. 201 ) 11:19 AM
To: Dankier, Mike
Subject; Re: FW: McCarthy: WHIP FLOOR.UPDATS: IMPORTANT SCHEDULE NOTICE
Thanks Mike, but we are definitely still on for the lunch on Monday, Also, can you ask the
Congressman when they would reschedule the trip to Taiwan? Best, Gordon
On Fri, S 3ul Mil 10:32:54 Dankler, Mike wrote
> Hot off the presses. Recess is officially canceled,
>
> From: Howard, Ben
> Sent: Friday, uuly 98, 2811 1B:32 AM
> Subject; McCarthy: WHIP FLOOft UPDATE; IMPORTANT SCHEDULE NOTICE
>
> (Courtesy of the Majority Leader)
>
> Members are advised that the House will now be in session during the
> week of 3uly 18, This is a change from the original House calendar
> distributed in December of last year. Legislative business for the
> week of Duly 18 will begin on Tuesday, 3uly 13, at .2:60 p.m., with
> first votes postponed until 6;30 p.m. Last votes for the week are expected to conclude no
later than 3:69 p.m.
> on Friday, Duly 22.
>
> Members are further advised that the House is expected to consider
> H,3,Ras, 1, a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, during
> the week of 3uly 3.8 - one week earlier than originally scheduled,
> All Members are encouraged to support this important legislation to
> ensure that we begin to get our fiscal house in order.
>
>
> Ben Howard
> Floor Assistant
> METlorityWfilp Kevin McCarthy
>
> --
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Gordon Ching-huei Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States
4261 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W,
Washington, D.C. 28616-2146
Direct: (202)89S-)HMI
Fax: (202)244-3646
Blackberry:
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Dankler, Mtke
From; Gordon Yang ■■R@tecro,us]
Sent; Monday, June 06, 2011 4:04 PM
To: Dankler, Mike
Subject: Re; CoDel to Taiwan in July 16-23
That should be fine, I will change flights booking at once.
-Original Message
Prow: Dankl er j Mike
to; 'BBBB@* ecro ' us '
Subject: RE: CoDel to Taiwan in July 16-23
Sant; Dun 6, 29U 3:67 PM
Another question - is there any chance of changing the dates to Duly 17-23?
Original Mess age—
Sent; Monday, Dune 06, 2911 £1:46 AM
To; Dankler., Mike
Subject: Re: CoDel to Taiwan in Duiy 16-23
Hi Mike - That works. I look forward to seeing you than, Thanks, Gordon
Original Message
Front; Dankler, Mike
To: 'Gordon C. H. Yang'
Subject: RE: CoDel to Taiwan in 3uly 16-23
Sent: 3iro 6, 2811 11:34 AM
Sure thing. I'm free at 10am tomorrow. Does that work for you?
-Original Message-— --^^^^^^^^^
Sent; Friday, Dune m^2Qll 4:12 PM
To: Dankler* Mike
Subject: CoDel to Taiwan In 3uly 16-23
Hi Mike,
Great to talk with you yesterday! As we discussed, I sincerely hope that Mr, and Mrs.
ftoskaai cart males a trip to Taiwan in 3uly and PLIiASt- let m& know once they made up thier mind.
Are you free to meet again in the afternoon of Monday or Tuesday next week? I plan to bring
you sortie information to help Gracey understand more about Taiwan as well as to organize the
Roskatn CoDel. Let me know when works for you. Thanks!
Best,
Gordon
Gordon Chlng-huel Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
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Fax: (202)244-3046
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From: Dankiar, Mike
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 1:32 PM
To: 'Gordon C, H. Yang'
Subject: RE: Ethics Paperwork
That should be fine. Mr-. Roskam will be in DC that day and Mrs, Roskam will still be in
Chicago so they would be departing from separate places.
Original Message----"
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2611 6:96 PM
To: Dankler, Mike
Subject: He: Ethics paperwork
Hi Mike,
How are you doing? I hope you are not too busy.
Regarding the flight to Taiwan, I've book the flight from San Francisco to Taipei in early
morning {around I am) on September 24th, That means that Mr, and Mrs. Roskam need to flight
out from DC or Chicago to San Francisco in the evening of the 23rd. Do you think if It would
work for their schedule? Let me know.
I might get the new ethics document tomorrow so that I would stop by your office either
tomorrow or next Monday to deliver them to you, Thanks 1
Best,
Gordon
Gordon Ching-huei Yang
Executive Officer
congressional Liaison Division
Talpai Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) In the united States
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, M.W.
Washington, O.C. 26916 -214,5
Direct: (202)895-^1
Fax: (262)24 4-3946
Blackberry:
On Hon, 25 3ul 2911 15:56:39 -9466, Danider, Hike wrote
> Hey Gordon,
> Hope you had a great weekend! Finally got in touch with someone at the
> ethics office. You do need to resubmit the paperwork all over again.
> They need the new dates reflected on the forms. Take care!
>
> Mike Dankler
> Executive Assistant
> Congressman Peter 0, Roskam (Xt-06)
> Chief De puty Republican Whip
> 202~225~m|
>
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Dankler, Mike
From: Dankler, Mike
Sent; Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:18 PM
To: 'Ken Chong, 1
Cc; Gordon Yang
Subject! RE; Congressman Roskarn
Thanks Kent
Sent; Tuesday, September 27, 201,1 2:16 PM
To; Dankler, Mika
Cc; Gordon Yang
Subject: Re: Congressman Roskarn
Hi MH«,
I've made the reservation for Congressman Roskarn and his wife as below.
Please get me the trip contact cell phone number of them in case there is flight delay/cancellation on the day of
travel.
An E-TKT confirmation will be emailed to you a week prior to departure.
Both of their AA & Delta numbers have been entered to earn miles.
Have keep all the boarding passes until all miles are posted into their accounts.
Let me know if you question,
L 1 ROSKAM/PETER JAMES 2, 1ROSKAM/ELIZABBTKGRACEY
I AA 2049 A 150CT OUare 1015 to L.A 1235
2CI 5F I50CTLA 1515 to Taipei 2020,00116
3 CI 6 F 220CT Taipei 1640 to L.A 1325
4AA1624A 220CTL.A 1525toO'hare 2125
Regards,
Ken Chong
China Airlines
On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM, Dankler, Mike <|^^^^^a|Um?i^y> wrote;
Ken,
Here is the information you requested. Could I also please get a copy of the flight itinerary? Thanks!
Peter James Roskarn
September 13, ^|
Delta -
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Elizabeth Gracey Roskam
August 12,|
Delta- 1
American -
Mike Dankler
Executive Assistant
Congressman Peter J, Roskam (IL-06)
Chief Deputy Republican Whip
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Pankfe r, Mike
From;
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Dankfer, Mike; Gordon Yang
China Airlines E-TKT Confirmation for ROSKAM/PETERJAMES/EUZABETHGRACEY
CHINA AIRLINES LTD,
COS ANGELES BRANCH OFFICE
200 N. CONTINENTAL BLVD.
ELSBGUNDO, CA.90245.
U.S.A.
TEL 1-800-227-Bi
FAX 1-310-322-3888
PASSENGER ITINERARY U OCT 2011 -\
PASSENGER NAME : ' : '\
1. ROSKAM/PETERJAMBS ETKT: 2972475234041
2. ROSKAM/ELIZABBTHGRACEY ETKT; 2972475234042 j
RECORD LOCATOR: K52MNJ AA:IPHSCI
FLIGHT RESERVATION
MUM I -
DATE FLIGHT AIRPORT FROM/TO TIME CLASS STATUS STOP ' |
150CT AA2049 ORD-0 HARE INTERNATIONAL 1015 A CONFIRMED
150CT LAX-LOS ANGELES 1235
150CT CI 5 LAX-LOS ANGELES 1515 F CONFIRMED NONSTOP
160CT TPB-TAIFEI 2020
220CT CI 6 TPE-TAIPEI 1640 F CONFIRMED NONSTOP
220CT LAX-LOS ANGELES 1325
220CT AA1624 LAX-LOS ANGELES .1525 A CONFIRMED
220CT ORD-0 HARE INTERNATIONAL 2 1 25
SEAT SELECTION: CI5F150CT 1-1A 2-.1K
CI6F220CT 1-1A2-1K
* INTERLINE STATUS IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY *
* PLEASE CHECK IN AT AIRPORT 2 HOURS BEFORE FLIGHT DEPARTURE *
* FOR DELHI AIRPORT (ECONOMIC CLASS PASSENGER ONLY)
PLEASE CHECK IN AT AIRPORT 3 HOURS BEFORE FLIGHT DEPARTURE *
* FOR TICKET ISSUED ON/AFTER 15 APRIL 2008,THE MAX WEIGHT OF
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EACH CHECKED BAGGAGE CARRIED BY ECONOMY CLASS PASSENGERS ON
TRANSPACIFIC ROUTES INCLUDG GUAM IS CHANGED FROM
32KQST0 23KGS.
FOR DETAILS PLEAS-E CHECK LOCAL CHINA AIRLINES OFFICE *
* EACH CABIN BAGGAGE MAY NOT EXCEED 56X36X23CM IN SIZE AND
7KG IN WEIGHT. IF OVERWEIGHT OR OVERSIZED, IT WILL BE
TRANSPORTED AS CHECKED BAGGAGE. EXCESS BAGGAGB CHARGE WILL
BE COLLECTED IF THE TOTAL PIECES/WEIGHTS CHECKED EXCEED YOUR.
FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE. FREE CABIN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
OF F/C/Y PASSENGERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST CLASS: 2FIECES, OR ONE PIECE PLUS ONE GARMENT BAGGAGE
(THICKNESS NOT OVER 20CM)
BUSINESS CLASS: ONE PIECE PLUS ONE GARMENT BAGGAGE
(THICKNESS NOT OVER 20CM)
ECONOMY CLASS: ONE PIECE *
THANK YOU FOR FLYING WITH CHINA AIRLINES AND WISH YOU A
PLEASANT TRIP
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Prom; Dankler, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 201 1 5:42 PM
To; 'Gordon C. H. Yang'
Subject; RE Passports
Great, thanks!
-Original Message ^^^^^^^^^^
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2911 5:55 PM
To: Dankler, Mike
Subject; Re: Passports
Hi Mike ,
One Kiore thing. Frank Lee, our Director of Congressional Liaison Division,, will meet Mr. and
Mrs Roskan in Taiwan, and he will escort them in the last few days of the trip, starting
froet the visit to the Central Taiwan on Wednesday, My colleague in Taipei's Home office, Alex
Huang, will Met the Roskams on Sunday everting at the arrival gate in Taiwan airport, and he
will escort thas for the first two days' i
program in Taipei while frank will also join them for some official meetings.
I've also seen that Ken has already sent the E-tickets to you. Let me know if you have any
question about the trip. Thanks I
Best,
Gordon
On Wed, 12 Oct 2911 13:23:39 -0400, Dankler, Mike wrote
> Hey Gordon,
> Hope you're doing well! I was just wondering when we are getting the
> passports back. Congressman Roskam would like to have them back by
> tomorrow so that he can take them back to Chicago. Thanks I
>
> Mike Dankler
> Executive Assistant
> congressman Peter 11, Roskam (IL-86)
> Chief Deputy Republican Whip
> 202-225-jra
>
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Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States
4261 Wisconsin Avenue, KM.
Washington, D.C, 26016-2146
Direct: (2e2)895-Hi
Fax: (202)244-3045
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Prom; Gordon C. H, Yang MM|t@ tea ' aus ]
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 12;06 PM
To: Dankter, Mike
Subject: Re: Itinerary
Attachments: Tentative Itinerary 092311„093011DOC
Hey Mi^g . Attached is the tentative itinerary. Let me know if there's any question on your
end, Also keep trie posted if you have other Members and staff would join the trip.
Thanks. Enjoy the summer recess! Gordon
Gordon Ching-huel Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO)
in the United States
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W,
Washington, rj,c, 2&016 -2146
Direct: (29?.)S95-BBi
Fax: (202) 244- 3046
Blackberry:
On Wed, 3 Aug 2811 ilt21:5S -0490, Dankler, Hike wrote
> Hey Gordon,
> Good to ssae you the other day! When you have the chance could you please send
> me an electronic copy of the updated itinerary? Thanks!
>
> Mike Dankler
> Executive Assistant
> Congressman Peter 3. Roskatit (11-06)
> Chief Deputy Republican Whip
> 262-225-HBI
>
>
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.Tentative Program for the Visit of
U.S, Congressional Delegation to theJRepabUc of China (Taiwan)
September 23 -30, 2911
Friday, September 23, 2Q11
Evening Leave Washington, DC or the congressional districts for Los
Angeles via domestic flight (to be arranged with China
Airlines)
Evening Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
Saturday, September 24,2011
00:55 Departs from Los Angeles via CI-007
Sunday, September 25, 2011
05:50 Arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Proceed to the Hotel
12:00 Lunch at leisure at Din Tai Fung Restaurant (ranked top 10
Chinese restaurant in the world)
14:00 Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hat! and Freedom Square
(and watch the change of guards at 1 5 :00)
15:30 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
16:30 Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expos
17:30 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the
2nd tallest building and the tallest green building in the world)
18:00 Dinner at leisure at Taipei 101
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
4 1, Chung Shan N, Rd ,» Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2523-HH
Fax: 886-2-2523-2828
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Monday, September 26, 2011
09;3O Briefing by the American Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office
(AIT/T) (cle facto U.S. Embassy in Taiwan)
1 1 ;00 Call on Hon. Duu-yi WU, Premier, Executive Yuan (the
Cabinet)
12:30 Lunch with faculties and students of the Chinese Culture
University (CCTJ) (Host of the trip)
14:00 Visit Campus of CCU
15:30 Visit the National Palace Museum (the world's largest
collection of ancient Chinese art and treasure)
1 8:00 Call on Hon. Timothy YANG, Minister, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA)
18:30 Dinner hosted by Minister YANG
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
09:30 Call on Hon. Yat-skiang SHIH, Minister, Ministry of
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
1 1:00 Audience with H.F, Ying-jeou MA, President of the
Republic of China (Taiwan)
12:30 Lunch at Grand Hotel (the traditional palace architecture
hosting many Heads of State including President Eisenhower)
14:00 Visit the underground tunnel at Grand Hotel
15:00 Visit the official residence of Generalissimo and Madame
Chiang Kei-shek at Shih Lin, Taipei
3 7:00 Visit Legislative Yuan (The Congress) and its Chamber
1 7:30 Call on Hon. Jin-Ping WANG , Speaker of the Legislative
Yuan
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1 8:00 Dinner hosted by Speaker Wang
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
09:30 Depart for Taichung via Taiwan High Speed Rail (bullet
train)
10:22 Arrive in Taichung (the 3 rd largest city in Taiwan, located in
central Taiwan)
1 1 :30 Visit Tsaoton Township, Nsmtou County.
12:30 Lunch at leisure
1 5:30 Leave for Sun Moon Lake
16:30 Arrive at Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
18:00 Dinner at leisure
RON The Lain Sim Moon Lake
No. 163, Jhongshan Rd., Yuchih Township, Nantou County
555, Taiwan
TEL: 886-49-285-MB
Thursday, September 29. 2011
Morning Visit cultural establishments and natural surroundings
around Sun Moon Lake including aboriginal village, tea
grove,, Wenwu Temple, Ci Hen Pagoda, etc,
12:30 Lunch at leisure
1 5:00 Visit Sun Moon Lake and Lalu Island
18:00 Dinner at leisure
RON The Lalu Sun Moon Lake
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08:30
Leave for Taichung
09:30
Arrive m Taichung
10:01
Return Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Rail
11:00
Arrive in Taipei
12:30
Lunch at leisure
15:00
Leave for Tai wan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40
Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CI-006
14:05
Arrive in Los Angeles (on the same day)
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From; Gordon C. H. Yang ■■■gtecro.us]
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 5:40 PM
To: Dankier, Mtke
Subject: RE: Itinerary
Attachments; Tentative KineraryJ01611J02211.DOC
Hey Hike »
I just came back to DC yesterday. Hope all Is well.
FYI, attached please find the new itinerary based on the dates of October 15-22. Let me know
if you have any question. Also, please send me a copy of Mrs. fioskam's bio, If any other
Members and/or staffers would join this trip, please let me know too.
I will get another ethics form with new dates and bring to you soon. Thanks!
Best,
Gordon
Sordon Ching-huai Yang
executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States
4281 Wisconsin Avenue, N.w,
Washington, D.C, 26016-2146
Direct: (202)895-Mi
Fax: (202)244-3046
On Mori, 22 Aug 2&L1 15:16:60 -0490, Dankler, Mike wrote
> One quick change - can we make it October 15-22?
>
> Original Massa ge-
> From: Gordon Yang flNMNHHM^ ecro ' u ^
> Sent: Monday, August 22,, 2611 1:39 PM
> To; Dankler, Mike
> Subject: Re: Itinerary
>
> Hey Hike,
>
> How's it going? I'm now in Taiwan and have told our guys here about
> the change of dates. They understand Mr. Roskam's concern and would
> change everything based on the new dates October 15-21. X will get
> back to you with the new ethics form from the sponsor sometime next
> week. Hope it will work out this time. Stay in touchl
>
> Best,
> Gordon
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackSerry
>
> Original Message
> Prom; "Dankl^r, Mike" ^^^^^Htedl. house, gov>
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> To; 'Gordon C, H. Yang' <HBPtecro.us>
> Subject: R2: Itinerary
>
> Hey GordDn>
>
> nope yoit had a great weekend I I just wanted to be sure you got this email,
> What's the next step with this? Can we lock in October 15-21? Thanks!
>
> Mike Dankier
> Executive Assistant
> Congressman Peter 3. Ftoskam (11-06)
> Chief Deputy Republican Whip
>
> Original Message
> From: Dankier, Mike
> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:47 m
> To; 'Gordon C. H, Yang*
> Subject; RL : s Itinerary
>
> Hey Gordon,
>
> Yes that is the Congressman's -final decision, I think he doesn't want
> to wait to see if it gets bad, he just wants to avoid that mess altogether,
>
> Mike Dankier
> Executive Assistant
> Congressman Peter 3, Roskam (IL-66)
> Chief Deputy Republican Whip
>
> ».~~ -original Message —
> Sent: Friday, August 85, 2011 6:44 PM
> To; Dankier j Mike
> subject: RE: Itinerary
>
> Hi Mike - Is it the Congressman's final decision to change the dates
> to October? Shall we wait for a while to see how things are
> developing? However, things might not be getting clearer until the
> ealy or mid-September, For now, I will contact travel agent to book
> flights for the new dates and give Taipei a heads -up that the
> Congressman might change the dates of his visit. On your side, please
> keep me posted how likely the Congress will cancel the September
> recess. We'll stay in touch! Thanks and have a good weekend! Gordon
>
> On Thu, 4 Aug ?M1 15:37:35 -0400, Dankier, Mike wrote
> > Gordon,
> >
> > I'm really sorry to do this,, but is there any chance we can look at
> > October IS- 21? The Congressman was doing some thinking and is now
> > having second thoughts on the September dates given that it
> > coincides with the end of the fiscal year and probably another
> > budget battle. Again I'm really sorry about this I I had told him
> > about those concerns you had voiced when we were first talking about
i
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> > rescheduling and he thought it would be ok } but l think seeing what happened with the
debt limit changed his mind .
> >
> > Mike Dankler
> > Executive Assistant
> > Congressman Peter l, RoskatJi (It, -66)
> > Chief De puty Republican whip
> >
> > Original Message
> > Sent; Wednesday, August 93, 2&n 12:06 pm
> > To: Danlder, Mike
> > Subject: Re: itinerary
> >
> > Hey Mike - Attached is the tentative itinerary, Let me know If
> > there's any question on your end. Also keep ma posted if you have
> > other Members and staff would join the trip. Thanks, Enjoy the
> > summer recess! Gordon
> >
> > Gordon Ctung-huei Vang
> > Executive Officer
> > Congressional Liaison Division
> > Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TgCRO) in the
> > United States
> > 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
> > Washington, D.C. 20916-2146
> > Direct: (202)895~HBi
> > f : ax: {202)244^3946
> > Blackberry;
> >
> > On Wedj 3 Aug 2011 ll;2l;58 -0400, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > > Hey Gordon,
> > >
> > > Good to see you the other day! When you have the chance could you
> > > please send jtie an electronic copy of the updated itinerary? Thanks)
> > >
> > > Mike Dankler
> > > Executive Assistant
> > > Congressman Peter 3. toskam (IL-66) Chief Deputy Republican Whip
> > > 232- 225 -M
> > >
> > >
>
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Tentative Program for the Visit of
tt& Congressional. Delegation to the Republic of China (Taiwan)
October 15 ~22 s 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Morning Leave Washington, DC or the congressional districts for Los
Angeles via domestic flight (to be arranged with China
Airlines)
Noon Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
1 5: 15 Depart Los Angeles via CI-005
Sunday, Sunday 16, 2011
20:10 Arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Proceed to the Hotel
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
41, Chung Shan K. Rcl., Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2523-Mi
Fax; 886-2-2523-2828
ggoudav. October 17, 2011
09:30 Briefing by the American Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office
(AIT/T) (de facto U.S. Embassy in Taiwan)
1 1 :00 Call on Hon. Dim-yi WU, Premier, Executive Yuan (the
Cabinet)
12:30 Lunch with acuities and students of the Chinese Culture
University (CCD) (Host of the trip)
14:00 Visit Campus of CCU
15:30 Visit the National Palace Museum (the world's largest
collection of ancient Chinese art and treasure)
18:00 Call on Hon. Timothy YANG, Minister, Ministry of Foreign
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18:30 Dinner hosted by Minister YANG
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Tuesday. October 18, 2011
09:30 Call on Hon. Ynt-shiang SHIH, Minister, Ministry of
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
1 1 :00 Audience with H.E. Ying-jeou MA, President of the
Republic of China (Taiwan)
12:30 Lunch at Grand Hotel (the traditional palace architecture
hosting many Heads of State including President Eisenhower)
14:00 Visit the underground tunnel at Grand Hotel
15:00 Visit the official residence of Generalissimo and Madame
Chiang Kei-shek at Shih Lin, Taipei
17:00 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the
2nd tallest building and the tallest green building in the world)
18:00 Dinner at leisure at Taipei 101
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Wednesday. October 19, 2Q11
10:00 Opening remarks at Trilateral Taiwan-U.S .-Japan
Conference
12:00 Lunch at leisure at Din Tai Fung Restaurant (ranked top 10
Chinese restaurant in the world)
13:30 Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Freedom Square
(and watch the change of guards at 14:00)
14:30 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
15:30 Visit special exhibition "River of Wisdom-Moving of the
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Riverside Scene at Ching-Ming .Festival "(A multimedia
masterpiece of Song dynasty) at Taipei EXPO Borne
17;00 Visit Legislative Yuan (The Congress) and its Chamber
17:30 . Call on Hon, Jin-Ping WANG f Speaker of the Legislative
Yuan
1 8:00 Dinner hosted by Speaker Wang
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Thursday, Oct ober 20, 2011
09:30 Depart for Taichung via Taiwan High Speed Rail (bullet
train)
10:22 Arrive In Taichung (the 3 rd largest city in Taiwan, located in
central Taiwan)
1 i :30 Visit Xsaoton Township, Nantou County
12:30 Lunch, at leisure
1 5:30 Leave for Sun Moon Lake
16:30 Arrive at San Moon Lake National Seenic Area
18;00 Dinner at leisure
RON Fleurde Chine Hotel
23, Zhongzheng Rcl, Sun Moon Lake, Yuchih Township,
Nantou County 55546, Imwan(R.O.C.)
TEL: 886-49-285-HH
FAX: 88649-285-6600
Friday. October 21,2011
09:00 Briefing at Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
Headquarters
Morning Visit cultural establishments and natural surroundings
around Sun Moon Lake including aboriginal village, tea
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12:30
Lunch at leisure
15:00
Visit Sun Moon Lake
18:00
Dinner at leisure
RON
Fleur de Chine Kotel
Saturday, October 22, 2011
08:30
Leave for Taichung
09:30
Arrive in Taichung
10:01
Return Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Rail
11:00
Arrive in Taipei
12:00
Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expos
12:30
Lunch at leisure
15:00
Leave for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40
Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CI-006
14:05
Arrive in Los Angeles (on the same day)
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EXHIBIT 16
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Dankler, Mika
From:
Sent:
To;
Subject:
Gordon C, H. Yang ■■■©tecra.us]
Friday, September 16, 2011 5:19 PM
Dankler, Mike
RE; Itinerary
Mike ~ I've talked to the hosts of the conference and they will give us the invitation and
the agenda next week. X will forward to you when I got them. Best; Gordon
On Thu, 15 Sep 2&U 12:50:01 -0400> Dankler, Mike wrote
> Sorry for the multiple emails, just trying to keep things separate. Do
> you happen to have a more formal invitation for this?
>
> -Original Massage-----^^^^^^^^
> Sent: Friday, September 32, 2611 10:13 AM
> To: Dankler., Mike
> Subject: HE: Itinerary
>
> Good Morning! Mike,
>
> How are you doing? I hope you have received my previous email attched
> with the updated itinerary. As you may notice, a trilateral
> Taiwan-US Oapan Conference will be held in Taipei while the
> Congressman's visiting there. The host would like to invite the
> Congressman, if his schedule permits, to stop by the event and make
> brief remarks. Please confirm if the Congressman agrees such arrangement. I will provide
more details about the conference later.
> Also, if possible, please send ne Mrs. Roskam's bio at your convenience,
> Besides, I've got the new ethics form from the Chinese Culture
> University. I plan to stop by your office on Tuesday to deliver it to
> you. Is Tuesday afternoon good for you?
>
> Best,
> Gordon
>
> On Fri, 26 Aug 2911 17:46:22 -8466, Gordon C. H. Vang wrote
> > Hey Mike -
> >
> > I just came back to DC yesterday. Hope all is well.
> > FYI, attached please find the new itinerary based on the dates of
> > October 15- 22. Let me know if you have any question. Also, please send m a copy of Mrs,
:> > ftoskam's bio. If any other Members and/or staffers would join this
> > trip, please let me know too.
> >
> > I will get another ethics form with new dates and bring to you soon. Thanks!
> >
> > Best,
> > Gordon
> >
> > Gordon Chlng-huei Yang
> > Executive Officer
l
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> > Congressional Liaison Division
> > Taipei Economic and cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the
> > United States
> > 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
> > Washington, D.C. 2Wi6 ~2M6
> > Direct; <2e2)8d5MH
> > Fax: (2%2) 24 4 -3646
> > Blackberry:
> >
> > On Mon, 22 Aug 2911 15:16:90 -6400, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > > One quick change - can we make it October 15-22?
> > >
> > > Original MeSSa ||j|j|j|j^ggj^ j
> ? > Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 1:36 PM
> > > To: Dankler, Mike
> > > Subject; Re; Itinerary
> > >
> > > Hey Kike.,
> > > .
> > > How's it going? I'm now in Taiwan and have told our guys nere
> > > about the change of dates. They understand Mr, Roskam's concern
> > > and would change everything based on the new dates October 15-21.
> > > I will get back to you with the new ethics form from the sponsor
> > > sometime next week. Hope it will work out this time, stay in touch!
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Gordon
> > >
> > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackSerry
> > >
> > > ---.-original Message--^^^^^^
> > > From: "Dankler, Mike" ■■■■Mnail.housa.gov>
> > > Date: Hon, 22 Aug 2011 1 1:21:24
> > > To; 'Gordon C. H, Y3ng^HM£tecro.us>
> > > subject: RE: Itinerary
> > >
> > > Hey Gordon,
> > >
> > >
> >
> > >
> > > Mike Dankler
> > > Executive Assistant
> > > congressman Peter 3* Roskam (IL-06) chief Deputy Republican Whip
> > > 292~225~MR
> > >
> > > -Original Message
> > > From: Dankler, Mike
> > > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2611 2:47 PM
> > > To: 'Gordon C, H. Yang'
> > > Subject: RE! Itinerary
> > >
> > > Hey Gordon,
> > >
> > >
> > >
, Hope you had a great weekend! I Just wanted to be sure you got this email.
> What's the next step with this? Can we lock in October 15-21? Thanks!
Yes that is the Congressman's final decision. I think he doesn't
want to wait to see if it gets bad, he just wants to avoid that mess altogether.
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> > >
> > > Mike Dankler
> > > Executive Assistant
> > > Congressman Peter 3. Roskaro (IL-96) Chief Deputy Republican whip
> > >
> > > Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 6:44 PM
> > > To: Dankler, Mike
> > > Subject: RE: Itinerary
> > > Hi Mike - is It the Congressman's final decision to change the
> > > dates to October? Shall we wait for a while to see how things are
> > > developing? However, things might not be getting clearer until
> > > the aaly or mid -September . For now, I will contact travel agent to
> > > book flights for the new elates and give Taipei a heads-up that the
> > > Congressman might change the dates of his visit. On your side,
> > > please keep me posted how likely the Congress will cancel the
> > > September recess, We'll stay in touch! Thanks and have a good
> > > weekend! 6ordon
> > > On Tim, 4 Aug 2811 15:37:33 -0408, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > > > Gordon,
> > > > I'm really sorry to do this, but is there any chance we can look
> > > > at October 15- 21? The Congressman was doing some thinking and
> > > > is now having second thoughts on the September dates given that
> > > > it coincides with the end of the fiscal year and probably
> > > > another budget battle. Again I'm really sorry about this) I had
> > > > told him about those concerns you had voiced when we were first
> > > > talking about rescheduling and he thought it would be ok, but 1 think seeing what
happened with the debt limit changed his mind,
> > > >
> > > > Hike Dankler
>>>> Executive Assistant ,
> > > > Congressman Peter 3. Roskam (IL-96) Chief Deputy Republican Whip
> > > > 202-225-HHI
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Massage MHHMMHH^- ^
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, August 83, 26U 12:66 PM
> > > > To: Dankler, Mike
> > > > subject: Re: Itinerary
> > I I Hey Mike - Attached is the tentative itinerary. Let me know If
> > > > there's any question on your end. Also keep m posted if you
> > > > have other Members and staff would join the trip, Thanks, enjoy
> > > > the summer recess! Cordon
> > > >
> > > > Gordon Chlng-huei Yang
> > > > Executive Officer
> > > > Congressional Liaison Division
> > > > Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in
> > > > the United States
> > > > 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N,W.
> > > > Washington, D.C, 20316-2146
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> > > > Direct; (292)895-)
> > > > Fax; (283)244-3646
> > > > Blackberry:
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 3 Aug 2811 11:21:58 -0409, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > > > > Hey Gordon,
> > > > >
> > > > > Good to see you the other day! When you have the chance could
> > > > > yoti please
send
> > > > > me an electronic copy of the updated itinerary? Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike Dankler
> > > > > Executive Assistant
> > > > > Congressman peter 3. Roskam (IL-86) Chief Deputy Republican
> > > > > Whip
> > > > > 202-2.25-MN
> > > > >
>>>>>--
> > >
> > >
>
> Gordon Ching-huei Vang
> Executive Officer
> Congressional Liaison Division
> Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (THCRO) in the
> United States
> 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N,W.
> Washington, D.C. £6916-2146
> Direct; (262)895-»|
> Fax: (202)244-3646
> Blackberry:
>
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Washington, D.C. 26016-2146
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Dankler, Mike
From: Dankler, Mike
$<mt: Friday, S eptember 1 6, 201 1 TAB PM
To: MHK^ecro.us'
Subject: Re: ...end we more email
Thank you so much Gordon! Have a great weekend) I
Nike Dankler
Executive Assistant
Congressman Peter Roskam (XL -86)
Chief De puty Republican Whip
232- 225
Sent using BlackSerry
Original Message - —
Sent: Friday, September 16, 29X1 85:28 PM
To: Dankler, Mike
Subject: fie: ...and ona more email
Hey Mike,,
We could arrange Mr. and Mrs, Rosksn to stop by and watch oracey teach class. He could also
arrange a dinner with the host family and invite those names that you provided,
Actually we intended to make such arrangments to let Mr, and Mrs Roskam have a chance to
visit Gracey's working and living places as well as to spend some time together with the host
■family. X will let you know if we work out some details.
Best,
Sordon
On Thu, 15 Sep 2611 13:46:56 -6469, Dankler, Mike wrote
> Hey Gordon,
> Sorry for the barrage of emails! The Congressman asked me to get in
> touch with you about the time in Taichung during the trip.
* He would like to arrange some time for him to watch his daughter,
Gracay, teach class. He said she teaches from 2-4pm on Mondays,
> Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
> * He would also like to have dinner with the family that is hosting
> Gracey. I have their names and contact information. I'm not sure if
> it'd be best for you guys to make the arrangements or I can work through Gracey.
> Please let me know what you think would work best. I am putting all
> their information at the end of this email because it was all written
> on a piece of paper and I want to have a backup in case I lose it so
> you can disregard it unless you think it'd be better for TECRO to arrange the dinner.
> Looking at the itinerary it doesn't seem like either of those should
> be a problem, am I correct? Thanks for all your help with this sor-don 11
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>
> Mike Dankler
> Executive Assistant
> Congressman Peter 3. Roskaro (il-96)
> chief De puty Republican Whip
>
> Chen, Chia-Chung: +SBS-921-I
> 3ane, Han-Cheng; +88S-937-1
> Chen, aoti-Ying (Nancy): +886-9i0~HBBi Chien^ Ke-Hsiu
> (father-in-law of Chen, Chia-Chung) Huang, Hsiah (mother-in-law of
> Chen, Chia-Chung)
>
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4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W,
Washington, D.C. 20616 -3146
Direct: (202)895-*Bi
Fax: (202)244^04(5^
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Dankler, Mike
From: Gordon C. H, Yang [■■KStecrcua]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 6:31 PM
To: Dankler, Mike
3ui>joct: RE: October Trip
Attachments: 2049 Roskam inviie.pdf; visa forrapdf
Hi Hike,
Great to touch base this afternoon!
Attached please find the visa application form for you to fill out. I will stop by to pick it
up along with their passports and two photos. Also attached is the signed invitation for the
conference.
Besides, can you send me Mrs. Roskatn's bio for our reference.
Thanks,
Gordon
On 'rue, 27 Sep 2611 11132:26 -8409, Dankler, Hike wrote
> Thanks Gordon! t can do lunch Thursday at 11:30. Do you want to meet
> downstairs in the Grille?
>
> Regarding #1, do you have contact info for Ken? I'll get that
> information for him.
>
> Regarding #2, I already checked with ethics - according to their
> rules, the host may only pay for the expenses for a spouse or one
> child, not a spouse AND one child, I talked to someone in the ethics
> office this morning and confirmed he has to pay the costs associated
> with her being there. The Congressman is fine with that so no need to inquire on that.
>
> Regarding #5, I'll check with who all is attending. Do you need any
> information on the car too (make, model, etc.)?
>
> --...-Original Message- --j-*^^^^^^^^
> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2611 11:41 AM
> To; Dankler, Mike
> Subject; Re: October Trip
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> Thanks for checking in. It's been a crazy busy September and I'm glad
> you have recess this week. I'm here and can have lunch with you either
> tomorrow at 1230 or Thursday at 1130. Let ma know when works for you
> and we meet at the Capitol Hill Club.
>
> For now, I'm trying to answer some of your questions:
> 1) For Delta Milages, please give all the numbers to Ken of China
> Airlines. He will put them into their booking records. And also
> confirm with Ken for ail the domestic and international flights itinerary then let me know.
>
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> 2) I don't see any problem for Gracey to join the codel since Monday
> nigJt but X will check with Taipei. The host may be able to cover her cost as well.
> I'll get back you soon on this.
I 3) I've got the agenda of the conference and will get the invitation for you.
> 4} I'll get back to you with the times that the Ambassador will be
> able to do the pre- trip lunch or meeting.
> 5) I've seen your RSVP for our centennial celebration reception on the
> sth and very much look forward to it I Due to our security rules,
> please confirm how many of you will attend and when you will be
> arriving at the event. I will deliver you the name tags for all of you to drive into iwan
Oaks ,
>
> Best,
> Gordon
>
> Gordon CMng-huei Vang
> executive Officer
> Congressional Liaison Division / TPrBn x in 4- h *
> Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the
> United States
> 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
> Washington, D.C. 26916-2146
> Direct: <202)895-«H|
> Fax: (282)24 4-3946
> Blackberry; HHHHNHM
> On Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19;51;X5 -6489, Danklar, Mike wrote
> > Hey Gordon,
> > Hope you're doing welll A couple more things for the trip:
> > * The Congressman was saying that the airline they'll be using is a
> > Delta partner, so he asked me to give you his and Elizabeth s Delta
> > SkySlefnlbers so they can ad ded to the -i tinerary. Mr. Roskam's
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> - Mr. Roskant indicated that he would like Gracey to join him in Taipei
> starting Monday night in meetings, ate. Per ethics rules, he will be
> taking care of any expenses associated with her being there <«aals,
> transportation, rollaway bed in hotel room, etc.)-
* Do you have an update on a formal invitation for the speaking
engagement at the conference?
I think we still need to set up a time for a pre-trip briefing with
> the Ambassador, correct?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> >
> >
> >
1 don't know if you saw, but the Congressman will be heading out to
Twin Oaks for the national Day celebration on October 5, He is very
, excited to be able to celebrate out here. And he wiXl also be
> attending the celebration in Chicago on October 7,
Congress is in recess this week and I'm not sure If you're in DC
right now, but maybe If you're not busy you can come by or we can
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> > get lunch or something to just be sure that we're on the same page
> > as things move forward Thanks for all your help, Gordon!
> >
> > Mike Dankler
> > executive Assistant
> > Congressman Peter 3. Roskaro (IL-06)
> > Chief De puty Republican Whip
> > 232-225-MM
> >
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Itinerary and memo
TentatIve>JtineraryJ01811_102211{Updated).DOC; Memadoo
Hi Mike - Attached are the updated itinerary and the memo. Let me know if you have any
further question. Have a great weekend! Gordon
Gordon Ching-huei Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECflO)
in the United States
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Tentative Program for the Visit of
U.S. Representative Peter Roskam and Mrs. Roskam
to the Republic of China (Taiwan)
October IS ~22, 2011
Saturday October 15, 2QU
Morning Leave Washington, DC or Chicago for Los Angeles via
domestic flight (to be arranged with China Airlines)
Noon Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
15:15 Depart Los Angeles via CI-005
Sunday. Sunday 16. 2011
20:1.0 Arrive at Taiwan Taovuan International Airport
Proceed to the Hotel
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
41, Chung Shan N. Rd ., Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel:
Fax: 886-2-2523-2828
Monday, October 17, 2011
08:00 - Call on Hon, Hen-Yih WU, Premier, Executive Yuan (the
08:30 Cabinet)
09:00 Attend Opening Ceremony of "Taiwan-U.S. -Japan
Trilateral Conference : Security Dialogue"
09:30 - Attend the 1" panel discussion of "Trilateral Partnership
10:45 among Taiwan, U.S. and Japan: Congressional Views"
1 1 :30 Call on Hon. Timothy C. T. YANG, Minister, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
12:30 Luncheon hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Lyushtm SHEN, Deputy
Minister, MOFA
1 6:00 Call on Dr. Wan-Yi WU, President, Chinese Culture
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University (CCD) (Host of the trip)
19:00 Dinner hosted by Foreign Minister YANG for the
distinguished guests of 'Taiwan-U.S.Japm Trilateral
Conference : Security Dialogue"
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Tuesday. October 18, 2011
09:30 Call onHon, Yen-shiang SHIH, Minister, Ministry of
Economic Affairs (MOEA)
10:45 ~. Audience with H.E. Ying-jeou MA, President of the
11:15 Republic of China (Taiwan)
1 1 :30 Call on Hon, Jin-Ping WANG, Speaker of the Legislative
Yuan (the Parliament)
12:15 Luncheon hosted by Speaker Wang
15:00 Briefing by Mr. William Stanton, Director, American
Institute in Taiwan/Taipei Office (AIT/T) (de facto U.S.
Embassy in Taiwan)
17:00 Visit Taipei 101 Financial Center and its observatory (the
world's 2nd tallest building and the tallest green building)
18:00 Dinner at leisure at Taipei 101
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
09:00 Visit National Palace Museum (the world's largest collection
of ancient Chinese art and treasure)
1 1 :30 Lunch at leisure
13:30 Depart for Taichung via Taiwan High Speed Rail (bullet
train) #159
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14:19 Arrive in Taichimg (the 3 largest city in Taiwan, located in
central Taiwan)
15:00 Visit Chen Shan Mei American School, Tsaoton Township,
Nantou County
16:30 CaU on Br, and Mrs. CIria-Chung CHEN
1 8:00 Dinner at leisure
20;00 Depart for Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
21:30 Arrive at Sun Moon Lake
RON Fleurde Chine Hotel
23, Zhong2heng Rd., Sun Moon Lake, Yuchih Township,
Nantou County 55546, Talwan(R.Q.C.)
TEL: 8S6-49-285JBI
FAX: 886-49-285-6600
Thursday, October 20, 2011
10:00 Briefing at Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
Headquarters
10:30 - Visit cultural establishments and natural surroumUnp
16:00 around Sun Moon Lake including aboriginal village, tea
grove, Wenwu Temple, Ci Hen Pagoda, etc.
16:10 Depart for Xitou Nature Education Area
1 7:30 Arrive Xitou Nature Education Area
18:30 Dinner at leisure
RON Le Midi Hotel Xitou
1, Midi St, Nai Hu Village, Deer Valley Township, Natiton
County, Taiwan
TEL: 886-49-26 3. -WKM
Friday, October 21,2011
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09:00 ~ Visit Xitou Nature Education Area
11:00
11:30 Lunch at leisure
12:30 Departfor Taichung
14:15 Depart for Taipei via Taiwan High Speed Rail #158
15:06 Arrive in. Taipei
1 5:30 Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Freedom Square
(and watch the change of guards at 16:00)
16:40 Visit Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center
18:30 Dinner at leisure
RON Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Saturday. October 22, 2011
10:00 Visit Taipei Municipal Holiday Jade and Floral Expos
1 1:20 Visit the official residence of Generalissimo and Madame
Chiang Kei-shek at Shin Lin, Taipei
1 2:30 Lunch at Grand Hotel (the traditional palace architecture
hosting many Heads of State including President Eisenhower)
13:40 Visit the underground tunnel at Grand Hotel
1 5:00 Leave for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
16:40 Depart Taiwan for Los Angeles via CL006
14:05 Arrive in Los Angeles (on the same day)
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Memo
The visit of the
U.S. Representative Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Mrs. Roskam
to the Republic of China ( Taiwan )
(October 15 -22, 2011)
Welcome aboard!
The Chinese Culture University of the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosts your
trip, which has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee
on the Standards of Official Conduct,
A, Preparation for the trip
1. Air Passage:
a. You will fly from Los Angeles to Taipei through:
CI 005/ 3:15 pm, Saturday, October 15 from LAX; Arrive TPE at 8:10 pm /
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Fly from Taipei back to Los Angeles through:
CI 006, 4:40 pm, Saturday, October 22 from TPE; Arrive LAX at 2:05 pm,
Saturday, October 22, 2011
b. Please double-check your name on your flight tickets and make sure it is
identical to that on your passport.
c. When you check in with ITS, domestic flights, please check in your
baggage to final destination Tai p ei (TPE) .
d. Please put a nametag on each piece of your baggage, and write the hotel's
name, address and telephone number (the details of the hotel in Taipei are
provided in the Itinerary). It will be easier for the hosf s staff to pick them
up at the Taiwan's International Airport when you arrive in Taipei and
convenient for hotel porter to deliver them to your room.
e. You need to check in by yours elf with China Airlines at LAX 2 hours before
the departure. The check-in. counter of China Airlines is located in the Tom
Bradley International Terminal of LAX, After check-in, you can proceed to
China Airlines' VIP Loun ge before boarding,
2. Dress:
a . You are advised to dress business attire for most of the meetings during the
hip. It is suggested to pack up at least one business suit for men and tw o.
n^T^bn girie,ss dress for female members ,
b. It is suggested that you prepare a pair of comfortable walking shoes for the
evening activities in Taipei and the out-of -Taipei tour.
c. You may bring your swimming suit and/or sneakers since the hotel you
stay has the pool and gym facilities.
3. Others:
a _Pj_oftse advise if vou have any foo d allergies .
h JRring enoug h business cards with y ou. You will need them for official
meetings, If s also a custom that people in Taiwan exchange business cards
when they meet for the first time.
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c. Maa^^Sl f .tiM»SfiHi^fe re P resentin 8 ^- S - £° n S ress or congressional
districts to exchange with the hosts or guides of the visits.
B. Accommodation, transportation and Meals
1. The hotel reserved for the group in Taipei is The Grand Formosa R e se nt Taipei
Tel: 011-886-2-2B23-BB(if dial from U.S.)
Pax: 011-886-2-2523-2828 (if dial from US.)
Address: 41, Chung Shan NT. Ed., Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan
Website; bi*El/./ www , grandf ormosa.com.tw
2. The hotel reserved for the group in Sun Moon Lake is Bsai s c *" ne Ho -^
TEL: 886-49-285-^1
FAX: 88649-285-6600
Address: 23, Zhongriieng Rd,> Sun Moon Lake, Yuchih Township, Nantou County
55546, Taiwan
3. The hotel reserved for the group in Xitou Nature Education Area is UMidi
Hole! Xitou
TEL: S8649-261-BBI
Address: 1, Midi St., Nai Hu Village, Deer Valley Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
4. Your hj^tvd!!^^ ftf hnte!l i,QQmf tnuM Txgt^pji i! j ndi pealB durin g;,
the trip, but will not coven' th e f fillowi&&
a. Alcoholic beverage;
b. International phone calls (The hotel will charge you around N I $100 as
service fee even if you use pre-paid phone cards to make international calls
from your room's telephone; you may purchase phone cards from the hotel
or convenience stores and make international phone calls with pay phone in
the hotel);
c. Telegrams;
d. Facsimile;
e. Internet;
f . Pay-per-view movies;
g. Personal services such as massage, sauna and hairdo;
h. Group activities (except dinners) in the leisure hours, etc.
5. The sponsor will cover reasonable laundry fee for you during the trip. (Pot
examples, one suite for the whole trip , one shirt or other neoeg.aryJtaas^a£L
6. The sponsor will provide transportation for group activities, but that of
' personal activities will be mzgjit"wn-
7-TipSi
a. The 10% gratuity of dining or other services in Taiwan hmiQm^X.
added to the bills,
b. However, it's also customary to tip hou^ekeering, roojnjsrjofig, or othgL
services you get from the hotel, and yosj^jssSSSlS^^^S&smJbL
such t ips. (If you put the tips on the bill for services, the hotel will ask you to
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c, It is suggested that the group as a whole, ti p the 1 into /'bus drive rs when they
have completed their services in a satisfactory manner,
C. General information about Taiwan
1, Weather:
In the Fall/ the weather is pleasant, The temperature is about 75-8ST in Taipei.
The out-of-Taipei tour will be fee central part of Taiwan, where the * '
temperature is about 75-85T .
2, Time difference:
All parte of Taiwan, are in one time zone, which is 12 hours ahead of E astern ,
Timg in the US while you're traveling there,
3, Electricity:
AH the power outlets and voltage in Taiwan follow the same standards as in
the U.S, You don't have to bring the adaptors.
4, Shopping, eating, and tipping:
a. Major credit cards , a re accept ed in almost every store in Taiwan. However,
you may still need to bring some cash to exchange for the local currency for
shopping, 500 U.S. clpllars orless should be enou gh.
b. The unit of Taiwan's currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). The
exchange rate now is about US$1*NT$3Q. US. dollars may be exchanged at
hotels and banks. You can also withdraw Taiwan dollars from local ATMs \i
with your credit cards while some processing service fees will be charged, ]
5, Language: .;
The official language in Taiwan is Mandarin. However, there are two dialects - ' -
used in Taiwan, namely Tjiwanese.and Hakka , The following are some useful ■ ; ]
Mandarin
Shei (as in "shave") Sheif
Ni {as in "nether") How (same as "how") Ma (as in
mother")? ■ ■ '
Twei (as in "twain") Bu (as in "pool") Chi (as in
"cheese"). ' \
Tuo Shao (as in "shout) Chien? j
Zao An 1
Zai Jien !
Gun Bay
For further questions or in case of emergency, please
contact Gordon Yang (Cell: Blackberry:
Enjoy your trip!
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words in Mandarin.
English
Thank you!
How are you?
Excuse me.
How much is it?
Good morning.
Good bye!
Bottoms Up!
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Dankter, Mike
From; Gordon C, H. Vang ■■B@tecro.us]
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 11:63 AM
To: Dankler, Mike
Subject: - RE; Ethics Forms
Yes, it works. See you then.
On Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:55:59 -0480, Dankler, Hike wrote
> That sounds like a plan. Does noon work?
>
> ---—original Message
> Sent; Wednesday, October- 26, 2011 11:12 AM
> To: Dankler, Mike
> Subject: RE; Ethics Forms
> Shall we meet at the CHC's dining room on its 2nd floor? Thanks!
>
> On Wed, 26 Oct 2611 16:45:51 -0480, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > Sure I can do lunch on Tuesday. Does noon work? Also, do you want to _
> > meet in the lobby of the CHC or would you rather come to 227 Cannon first like last time?
> >
> > Original Messa ^"""£jjpppp^^
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 26> 2911 10:44 AM
> > To: Dankler, Mike
> > Subject: Re: ethics Forms
> >
> > Hey Mike,
> > How's it going? l will gat you detailed information to fill out the
> > post- travel ethics form, 1 know that you have to file the document
> > within is days after the trip Is completed, which means sometime in the week of November
7th.
> > If possible, let's meet for lunch next week. How about Tuesday at the Club?
> >
> > B&st,
> > Gordon
> >
> > Gordon chlng-huel Yang
> > Executive Officer
> > Congressional Liaison Division
> > Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECKO) In the
> > United States
> > 4291 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
> > Washington, D.C. 20816 -2146
> > Direct; (2B2)895-Mi
> > Fax: (202 ) 24
> > On Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:57:21 -0460, Dankler, Mike wrote
> > > Hey Gordon,
> > >
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> > > Thanks again for the quick turnaround last night on that
> > > information, it was very helpful! We have a little time, but it
> > > was on my mind so I wanted to ask - when cio you think you all
> > > will have the final ethics forms done? 3ust looking for a timeframe, not trying to put
a rush order on it or anything. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Mike Dankler
> > > Executive Assistant
> > > Congressman Peter 3, Roskam (IL-05) Chief Deputy Republican Whip
> > >
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Washington, D,C. 29616 -2146
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Gast, Scott
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Gast, Scott
RE: Request for Information
Mr, Omar Ashmawy
Staff Director and Chief Counsel
Office of Congressional Ethics
House of Representatives
Dear, Mr, Ashmawy,
Thank you for your letter dated January 30, 2013 requesting for information about the participation of Chrnest
Culture University in Representative Peter Roskam's visit to Taiwan In October, 2011.
Chinese Culture University, a private university founded in 1962 here in Taipei, has focused on the education
programs with the combination of the essence of Chinese tradition like literature, history, and philosophy and
the merits of modern western civilization such as science and democracy. We have also dedicated to the
international exchange to broaden the vision of our faculty and students and promote the bilateral exchanges
with other countries, A certain amount of our university budget is set aside as a fund to be used to sponsor
foreign friends to visit Taiwan annually.
The United States is one of the major receiving countries In the worid for Taiwanese students, including many
students who graduated from our university. Also there have been strong ties between our two countries. In
this connection, we do regularly sponsor important leaders from the United States to visit Taiwan such as
Representative Roskam's trip In 2011, which we believe is in accordance with U.S. House ethics rules related
to private sponsorship.
In view of Mr. Roskam's Important status as a member of U.S, Congress and the lack of staff of this university
stationed in the United States, the program for Representative Roskam's visit to Taiwan was coordinated
through the kind assistance of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Taipei Economic and Cultural
Representative Office in the United States. We had a wonderful meeting with Representative ftoskam at our
university here. We are also giad to share with you that the whole visit was quite successful,
Best,
Chiung Li Kuo
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Prom: Dankler, Mike
ggut: Tueectay, September 27, 2011 1:01 PM
To: Dees, Karena
Gordon Chlng-huei Yang
Executive Officer
Congressional Liaison Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECFtO) in the United States
&Z01 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 2001&-2146
Direct: (202)895-^1
Fax: (202)244-3046
Blackberry:
Mike panWer
Executive Assistant
Congressman Peter J, Boskam {II-06)
Chief Deputy Republican Whip
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PETER J. ROSKAM
G~m Dhtthjct, Illinois
CHIEF DEPUTY WHIP
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AMD MEANS
TRAllE
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227 Cannon House OmctE Building
Washington, nc 205 ir>
(202 1 220-HM1
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March 8, 2013
The Honorable Michael Conway, Chairman
The Honorable Linda Sanchez, Ranking Member
Committee on Ethics
United States House of Representatives
1015 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Chairman Conway and Ranking Member Sanchez:
At the request of the Office of Congressional Ethics, I hereby authorize the staff of the Committee on
Ethics to discuss with the staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics all matters concerning the trip to
Taiwan taken by my wife and me that was approved by the Committee on Ethics on September 30,
2011.
Sincerely,
3 eter J. Roskam
'Member of Congress
MINTED ON HECYCL.E0 PAW.lt
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